.458 Bullets

[Blackbear]

Which .458 -400Gr.bullet will give me the shortest nose to crimp length?
I'am looking for a 400Grain bullet for the 458-400 wildcat cartridge that duplicates the .475Linebaugh/.480Ruger...using .458 bullets and cutdown 45-70 cases..

[Blackbear]

OK,which 405/400gr.- .458 bullet gives the shortest overall cartridge length to chamber easy thru a 45-70 Lever gun and still crimp in the groove?Beartooth?Remington 405gr.?Speer?Barnes?

[Tatume]

Actually, 45-70 bullets are usually quite short, so they can fit in SAAMI spec chambers. I've been thinking of having some of my 45-70 rifles throated to accept longer bullets. I can't imagine a shorter one.

[DLCTEX]

Ranch Dog 460-420 has a short enough nose to work in Marlin rifles and Handi Rifles, whick have short throats. These are gas checked boolits. I gather you are looking for a supplier, rather than casting your own, in which case there are custom casters such as fellow member Bullshop. On second look, it seems you are asking for jacketed bullets, in which case you are on the wrong site.

[Blackbear]

I need a place that makes and sales rcbs .458 400gr.gc hard cast boolits,thanks

[Bullshop]

Here is the place. Link at the bottom,

[Blackbear]

Thanks! Does anyone have a link to making your own cast bullets for Beginners?How much will it co$t to get started with a basic hand mold?Do they make hand molds like were made & carried in the civil war,you know ...pocket size?

[bhn22]

The mold you seek is the 405 RCBS. It was specifically designed to work in modern lever-actions, which have shorter actions than the original Winchesters and Marlins. Small bullet molds made for large bullets overheat pretty quickly. I'm not aware of anybody making early style molds for late design bullets. The pricing on RCBS molds plus handles would start you out at about $110.00 & up, depending on where you buy them. Then you'll need a way to melt your alloy, a way to size your bullets and lubricate them, and of course the alloy itself. Depending on your local resources, you could realistically get started for the cost of the mold and a ladle, the lead itself, a high heat source (not the kitchen range), a pot and a Lee bullet sizing kit. You will likely experience a measure of frustration starting out, and it takes time to learn this. Bullet casting is something that is not learned instantly.

[Blackbear]

I thought the civil war soldiers and mountain men use to heat up old bullets and lead around the campfire at night and make the bullets with the little hand molds...that seems about as easy as it can get?If they could do it back then how come we can't?LOL
I like your sig line,so true,,Thanks for the help Bigtime!
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