7br
11-23-2009, 07:44 PM
I shoot mainly handguns. I do have a couple of very accurate rifles, but just don't use them that much.
I took my Rem 788 in .243 and my Dan Wesson in .41 out to the range. About a year and a half ago, I messed around with cast in the .243 and had a 245496 and a 245498 mould. At 25 yards, two would go in the same hole and the third would land about 1 inch outside. Not sure what that means. The cruddy part is the label came off of the box and I have no idea of the load/ If I had to guess, it would probably be Carpetman's load. The 498 shot about a 5 inch group at 100. Switched to full power j*****ed to dial in for deer season. Now I remember why I switched to pistols. Guess I should stick to the powder puff loads.
The Dan did well as always. I read an article in the IHMSA news about using pure lead for deer loads. Based on the expansion testing I did last year, I think I will stick with them. Loaded up about 10 and shot to check zero. A little lower than the RCBS 215, but a couple of clicks up and it is hitting about 3 inch high at 25. As for leading, Just a light grey wash. Not sure if that is a function of the lube, gas check, good fit or what. Should be fine for no more than I will shoot if I even get out to the woods this deer season.
I took my Rem 788 in .243 and my Dan Wesson in .41 out to the range. About a year and a half ago, I messed around with cast in the .243 and had a 245496 and a 245498 mould. At 25 yards, two would go in the same hole and the third would land about 1 inch outside. Not sure what that means. The cruddy part is the label came off of the box and I have no idea of the load/ If I had to guess, it would probably be Carpetman's load. The 498 shot about a 5 inch group at 100. Switched to full power j*****ed to dial in for deer season. Now I remember why I switched to pistols. Guess I should stick to the powder puff loads.
The Dan did well as always. I read an article in the IHMSA news about using pure lead for deer loads. Based on the expansion testing I did last year, I think I will stick with them. Loaded up about 10 and shot to check zero. A little lower than the RCBS 215, but a couple of clicks up and it is hitting about 3 inch high at 25. As for leading, Just a light grey wash. Not sure if that is a function of the lube, gas check, good fit or what. Should be fine for no more than I will shoot if I even get out to the woods this deer season.