I used the loads for 325 gn cast bullet with H110 and 1680. Both had loads listed in the Lyman manual for the AR platform. I loaded several different powder charges by .5 gn inciments. Once i get...
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Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I used the loads for 325 gn cast bullet with H110 and 1680. Both had loads listed in the Lyman manual for the AR platform. I loaded several different powder charges by .5 gn inciments. Once i get...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Moleman, excellent suggestion, luckily figured it out before then!
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Okay so i took another look at the ammo. First I tried cycling snap caps i have for it which it did without fail. Then i tried the dummy rounds I made for this particular bullet. These were made...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Round OAL is 2.080. I have looked for signs of engagement on the bullets but have not seen any so far.
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I am using
NOE 454-270-SP dropping at 270 or 280ish
NOE 454-338-RF dropping at about 320 - 330ish.
When you size to .452 do the bullets load and extract without firing them?
I am thinking...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
Interesting, i was wondering is OAL was a possible issue. I did check the chambered rounds for any indications of friction/marring contact. I will have to get some more factory ammo for the...
Forum: CB Loads / Military Rifles
I am looking to do some reloading for a .450 bushmaster AR-15. I have nit loaded for this caliber before and i am finding sparse data. Does anyone already reload cast bullets for this caliber? I...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I recently built an Ar-15, with a rifle length gas system, fix luthr stock, and full rifle buffer system. My issue is the action seems to be short stroking, firing and ejecting the first round,...
Hello all! Looking for load data for .300 AAC Blackout load data for a .309 bullet that is 170 gn. I am primarily looking for load data for Unique or IMR4064 as I have both on hand. ...
Hello all! I am looking for load data for an 8mm Mauser with both 220 and 230 grain projectiles. I would prefer loads using Unique or IMR4064 as those are the two I have on hand. ...
Hello all! I am looking for load data for a 7.62x54r and a 200 grain bullet sized to .314 and powder coated. I would prefer IMR4064 or Unique powder loads as I have a bunch of both on hand! Thanks!...
Forum: Cast Boolits
You said you size them to .310 why is that what did your bore slug at? Have you tried bullets sized to .309? Thanks for the responses by the way.
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I love Mike's work. Wish I had the articles!
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Wow 12ish, that is significantly softer then mine. Do you have any issues with leading? How are you lubing your rounds?
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How hard is the lead you are shooting?
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I am looking to use a 150 gn - 1 part lead:1 part Linotype Lee mold cast bullet. I size to .309 and add a copper or aluminum gas check then powder coat the bullets (around 22 HB). I was looking to...
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Yes I have several mosins and enfields some have tighter bores then the others.
Forum: Cast Boolits
I would be targeting shooting with these, 100 yard range. Looking for starting points that I can use to tune to the firearms. Prefer 4064 or Unique loads as I always have some around or easily...
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Looking for loads for .311 160gtn gas checked bullet for both .303 British and 7.62x54R. Preferably using IMR4064 or IMR4198 or Unique? Thanks!
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
@4719dave - I also found that if I coat the inside of the sizing die with a tiny bit of my imperial sizing die wax most bullets are sliding right through. I did also reduce the amount of PC by...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
So if you are aiming for .309 do you cast .307? Or do you cast at .309 and the +.002 PC in diameter but is lubricating?
Either way I had way way to much PC on that batch, going to tap next time...
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OK some of the issues I faced. I believe I put to much powder coating on the first batch as they all were sitting in puddles of pc after baking. These proved so hard to size I broke the press of my...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Okay, just to give an update what I found my problems were are the following.
1. After the pour I would put the molds on a metal ledge, between pours. This was a mistake once I started laying...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
I am on mobile and have a hard time navigating the site, not to mention I am a new caster and not entirely sure what section I should be posting in. Thanks for the reply.
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |