Bullwolf---Yes thank you that was a lot of good info. I loaded two more test batches first I left at same OAL 1.145 and lowered the charge to 4.8 gr. again I had 2 out of 20 not cycle. Next batch had...
Type: Posts; User: joes29729
Forum: Cast Boolits
Bullwolf---Yes thank you that was a lot of good info. I loaded two more test batches first I left at same OAL 1.145 and lowered the charge to 4.8 gr. again I had 2 out of 20 not cycle. Next batch had...
Forum: Cast Boolits
@ Bullwolf, I am just starting to load the Lyman 356402 tc for a glock 26. My first test I shot 30 rounds oal 1.150 and had one not cycle. My second test fire 40 rounds oal 1.145 had two rounds catch...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
You can scratch them on an old piece of wood and the lead will leave a nice lead line and a shiny spot on the weight. Be careful though because I have had zincs leave a line also but it is much...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks for the replies thats a start. Guess I'll order some .431 and .432 sized and try to work up a load that works well. I'll be using Wheel weights so does anyone know if companies that sell cast...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Hey guys new to casting and so I have a newbie question. I recently came into a pair of 1894 marlin 44 mags. Both barrels slugged at .430(hopefully I did that right) and are stamped microgroove. Now...
Forum: Cast Boolits
The secret is to have lots of kids who then have lots of kids who...well you get the idea. It's amazing how much tedious work you can still get for a quarter and a promise to pull the trigger a few...
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