Cast Boolits http://castboolits.gunloads.com/ This is the dedicated cast bullet forum! en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:14:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/images_acps/misc/rss.jpg Cast Boolits http://castboolits.gunloads.com/ Anyone had any luck http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68094&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:41 GMT retrofitting (sp) a set of lee 6 cavity handles to fit a RCBS 2 cavity mold? I'm not really wanting to pay 30.00 for new set if I can either trade these handles or buy a used RCBS set. Seems like awhile back someone on this forum made handles,any help would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Cast Boolits Rockchucker http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68094 <![CDATA[FS: Nikon Buckmaster & 22 Hornet Dies]]> http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68093&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:50 GMT Excellent condition Nikon Buckmaster series 3-9x40mm rifle scope. Has a nice set of see through flip up scope covers and a set of Kwick Site High Scope Rings. No box, but I do have the manual with it..Super Clear Glass on this one..$185 TYD. Image:... Excellent condition Nikon Buckmaster series 3-9x40mm rifle scope. Has a nice set of see through flip up scope covers and a set of Kwick Site High Scope Rings. No box, but I do have the manual with it..Super Clear Glass on this one..$185 TYD.




Nice set of Lee 22 Hornet DELUXE 3 piece die set with shell holder. This Deluxe set has the neck collet die... Looks new, maybe used?. $35 TYD.



All prices include shipping to your door. Will accept Postal MO or Paypal. if using paypal please add 4% to cover there fee. ]]> Big Ryan http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68093 Installing mauser military barrel http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68092&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:31:03 GMT I have a nice 98 mauser action (no barrel) and a new 8mm stepped military barrel that I want to install on it. The barrel is one of the ones made in the 50's? and is brand new, not a take-off barrel. I plan on putting on a Lyman peep sight that I already have and making a no-nonsense iron sighted hunting rifle. I've done some google searches, but all the info. I find is on the difficulty with removing mauser barrels and reaming short chambered barrels.
My question is, since I do NOT have to remove the original barrel and just need to install this "long" chambered barrel, do I really need a barrel vise and action wrench to install it? I have seen a few discussions where you only need 50 - 75 ft. lb.s of torque on the new barrel, if so, couldn't I use a standard bench vise and some sort of strap wrench or something to install the barrel with that amount of torque?
I can screw the barrel on by hand so its snug on the inner torque ring and a FL sized case chambers easily and one fired in my Yugo 24/47 chambers with just a slight amount of resistance, not much, just enough that you can feel a tiny bit of "drag" on the last little bit bolt rotation. So it seems to me, all I have to do is install the barrel to that amount of torque and check it with a No-Go guage? ]]> GrizzLeeBear http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68092 WTT mold handles http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68091&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:03:29 GMT I have a set of Lee 6 cavity handles that I would like to trade for a set of RCBS 2 cavity handles. I have a set of Lee 6 cavity handles that I would like to trade for a set of RCBS 2 cavity handles. ]]> Rockchucker http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68091 Looking for RCBS mold handles http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68090&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:01:39 GMT Like it says above, looking for a set of handles for a 2 cavity RCBS mold. Or will trade a set of Lee 6 cavity handles for them. Thanks, Ron Like it says above, looking for a set of handles for a 2 cavity RCBS mold. Or will trade a set of Lee 6 cavity handles for them.

Thanks, Ron ]]> Want To Buy ! Rockchucker http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68090 Car commercial... http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68089&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:38:37 GMT Have seen it before...
Watched it again...
You might like it, too...

It's from the group that said, 'no, thanks' to the bailout money...
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CM ]]> montana_charlie http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68089 Marlin 1894c - Where do I start? http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68088&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:19:49 GMT Well I finally decided to ask Santa for the 1894c 357 Marlin. Thanks to all who gave advice here:

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...552#post721552

Now I'm wondering about loads. With a month before I get the rifle I'm like a kid in the candy store and want to load up some rounds appropriate for cast 357's.

I have the TL-358-158-SWC and have read on this forum that 2400 is apparently the holy grail of powders for getting the most from the 357 - especially in the carbine barrel. Right now I only have Bullseye and HP-38 on hand but am thinking I should rush out and grab a lb of 2400. Also, does 2400 have to have magnum primers?

My current stock of alloy can produce 100% WW down to 70/30 WW/Pb. I'm guessing many of you will suggest water-dropped or oven treated, maybe not?

My question is will the Lee style Tumble Lube SWC work well with this powder/rifle/boolit combination or should I look for a GC version like the one from Lee or the venerable 358156?

Or should I just be patient and start load development with Lee Tumble Lube SWC and go from there.

Like the kid says in the Disney World commercial: I'm too excited to sleep! ]]> Cast Boolits awaveritt http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68088 New software update. NEED TESTERS! http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68087&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:08:13 GMT I am going to be upgrading the forum software in a while (month possibly) and it's going to be a fairly large update. Right now I have setup a testing forum with the new software and would like some members to come over and join up and see how it looks and feels and give some comments or suggestions if they have any. If you would like to help do some testing, please post in here and I will PM you the URL to the testing forum. ]]> Testing Forum Gunload Master http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68087 Eating crow! http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68085&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:54:05 GMT All of you know how I feel about Freedom guns but I shot one in .475 today that had perfect dimensions and shot like they should. I even stuffed some of my loads for the BFR in it using my 420 gr boolit. I was able to hold an inch or less at 50 yards. It shot a 360 gr and the Hornady 350 gr, all... All of you know how I feel about Freedom guns but I shot one in .475 today that had perfect dimensions and shot like they should. I even stuffed some of my loads for the BFR in it using my 420 gr boolit. I was able to hold an inch or less at 50 yards. It shot a 360 gr and the Hornady 350 gr, all did the same.
The 400 Hornady was not as good and light loads could only make 2".
None of the semi wadcutters did anything worth talking about.
My friend forgot to put the rubber grips on it and my knuckle was taking a beating as well as the bottom of the grip banging and scraping my left palm until it hurt. Pretty grips are not for shooting! :veryconfu
Recoil is so different that a slight change in boolit weight made a huge difference in elevation.
But this is one I would like to have. ]]> Wheelguns, Pistols and Handcannons 44man http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68085 .41 round nose? http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68084&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:51:14 GMT New to this great forum and looking to tap the vast experience of the members. I'm working on a .41 "special" project and all my 41 molds are semi wad cutter type. Anyone know who might have a round nose mold design in the 180-220- gr range? ]]> Molds...Maintenance and Design John Z Sr http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68084 Wtb rcbs 45-255-swc http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68083&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:34:52 GMT Looking for a 2 cav that drops close to .452 w/o going undersize. PM please Looking for a 2 cav that drops close to .452 w/o going undersize. PM please ]]> Want To Buy ! .45Cole http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68083 +WTS Galil AR Parts Kit! http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68082&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:22:14 GMT Hi, I have a Galil AK type parts kit. It comes with a brand new Green mtn. barrel and steel IMI mag . It is a .223-5.56 nato caliber I would like $399 shipped! Thanks! ! ! Hi,
I have a Galil AK type parts kit. It comes with a brand new Green mtn. barrel and steel IMI mag . It is a .223-5.56 nato caliber I would like $399 shipped! Thanks!
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]]> seagiant http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68082 BALLS???????? - 8mm Underhammer http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68081&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:18:14 GMT I have a couple of old 8X57 barrels. I have one cut up to go on my underhammer pistol. Barrel was a small ring 1893 turkish mauser that was badly bent at the step, it is now going to end up about 12 inches when breeched and installed. It is marked 7.91 on the barrel shank. EDIT- the... I have a couple of old 8X57 barrels. I have one cut up to go on my underhammer pistol. Barrel was a small ring 1893 turkish mauser that was badly bent at the step, it is now going to end up about 12 inches when breeched and installed. It is marked 7.91 on the barrel shank.


EDIT- the barrel slugs .326

Where oh where would I begin with a 3F powder charge?

What ball size would/should I start looking for to shoot it with a ticking patch?. I am thinking lee .311 or do I ned the .319 with a walmart ticking patch.

All my balls are way too big so I need a starting point/guess. This will likely just be a gallery/range/fun barrel and is a stepping stone project of sorts to using one of these barrels on my underhammer rifle for squirrels.

thanks, Michael ]]> Muzzleloading. 357maximum http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68081 aeronc - straight shooter A++ http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68080&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:06:45 GMT Shipping was fast and well packed. Smooth as glass dealing with him. Charles Shipping was fast and well packed. Smooth as glass dealing with him.

Charles ]]> tonyb http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68080 Mosin Nagant-1 http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68079&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:18:58 GMT Took my new / old M91/30 Mosin Nagant to the range today for the second time.

The load today was Lapua cases with Sierra 168 HPBT over 20.0 H4227. The range was 25 yds with open sights. The group for 10 rds was 1.50". All the bullets were stabilized and the barrel appears to be a true 30 cal at .308. I like the Lapua brass, but it's so cotton picking expensive!!

Off to the range next week with some Lyman 311041's @ .310 and 311291's @ .315.

Now for a good plainbase bullet for this one. Unlike my Stevens 30/06, this one has a long throat leade and the bullets don't have to be seated into the case.

Does anyone know of a cheap source of good brass ???

Gene ]]> CB Loads / Military Rifles Gene Perryman http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=68079