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bowfin
02-16-2011, 11:36 AM
Does anybody sell slugs for checking the diameters of barrels?

Many say to use egg sinkers, but I have a lot of firearms in a lot of different calibers, and I don't want to spend a lot of time getting slugs unstuck that could be more profitably and enjoyably spent doing something else.

NSP64
02-16-2011, 11:41 AM
What calibers are you wanting to cast for? List them and maybe we could send ya a few to slug with.

Ickisrulz
02-16-2011, 11:54 AM
Beartooth bullets sells them on line. The sell all the different sizes. I just ordered some...took a while for me to get them though.

BABore
02-16-2011, 12:30 PM
Soft lead hollow egg fishing sinkers. Check the hardness as some are hard or non-lead. They come in a variety of sizes and are cheap.

bowfin
02-16-2011, 12:55 PM
I am looking for 6.5, .45, .357/9mm, .41, and .44 as a start.

I will get out the tackle box and micrometer and see if I have any that are close.

HighHook
02-16-2011, 11:13 PM
I usually size at the typical size for caliber and shoot. if you have leading or accuracy issues then slug and determine the problem. 9 out of 10 times i have not needed to slug.

mooman76
02-16-2011, 11:17 PM
Beartooth bullets sells them on line. The sell all the different sizes. I just ordered some...took a while for me to get them though.

Should have spoke up. I could have given you some.

mooman76
02-16-2011, 11:19 PM
I am looking for 6.5, .45, .357/9mm, .41, and .44 as a start.

I will get out the tackle box and micrometer and see if I have any that are close.

Send me a PM with an address and I'll get some out to you.

Wayne S
02-16-2011, 11:21 PM
LBT sells them, I go by what I get from slugging the chamber/cylinder throat
OR use cerosafe