I wouldn't exactly say they chambered fine- but yes, loading them 1 by 1 had more success than through the magazine. 1 still stuck the bolt loading individually.
I didn't know small base dies...
Type: Posts; User: Mr.skrimps
Forum: Military Rifles
I wouldn't exactly say they chambered fine- but yes, loading them 1 by 1 had more success than through the magazine. 1 still stuck the bolt loading individually.
I didn't know small base dies...
Forum: Military Rifles
I've tried to post this in a couple places, but you guys are always so knowledgeable.
I know alot of folks do not like cast in an AR platform. I shoot it no problem (usually) in my 556 and 300...
Resurrecting this thread. Received my first arsenal mold this week - 2 in fact. a 5 cavity aluminum and a 4 cavity brass.
Heated up the pot excited to try the aluminum first- and this exact...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I finally tried this boolit. I had them loaded in 7.62x54r privi brass. 34 grains imr4895. Felt anemic but was fairly accurate. Gonna try more powder in hopes it’s tighter. Everything landed on a...
Forum: Cast Boolits
It’s a viable hunting cartridge in 357/38. It’s an excellent design.
It’s an awesome mold for 38 and 357- plus it’s the most accurate I have for 9mm. Excellent design
. Mine a newer mold and drops them at .359. Easy to size to each caliber.
this is kinda my logic. Any .357 can do anything a .38 can, why not have all options open?
With a lever action rifle, I want the magnum all day everyday. with my pistol, i hear you loud and clear!
Forum: Cast Boolits
I've had a alot of luck with Lyman 314299 over 30 grains IMR 4895. It shoots great groups for me but I'm looking for something lighter and faster- its also close to the service load that was issued...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Like a glove. Just to be clear I’m talking about 358311. Another great feeder is 368429 under 14.5 same powder. This one 1.56 oal. I only use Lee’s 357 Collet crimp don’t know of it helps, just...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Used some case lube for what I had primed, not even a hiccup. Thanks guys! I’m gonna clean and size the rest of the new brass. This has never happened before, never woulda thought new brass would...
Forum: Leverguns
if its brand new just keep using it. After about 500-1000 rounds mine feeds everything. Great rifle. I did change the ejector spring, though i dont think this had anything to do with it. Was tired of...
Forum: Cast Boolits
all sound advice. I'll throw in the tumbler. And I do have some one shot laying around for the batch already primed.
Forum: Cast Boolits
This boolit loaded with 17 grains of imr 4227 in a 357 case shoots like a dream in my lever action. The Lyman manual oal of 1.59 is a compressed load and crushes the nose flat ( I shoot 16-18 Bhn)...
Forum: Cast Boolits
No cases are too long- they average 1.28
Forum: Cast Boolits
I’ve been loading for 5 years- same setup. Recently received 1k new star line .357 brass and the charging/flaring die is crushing 2-4 out of 50 cases. This same die has used way more pressure on 4-6...
Forum: Cast Boolits
And Larry- IMO the skeeter 38 load (lower crimp) felt anemic, was accurate- but boy, doesn’t pack it like elmers. That said, 358156 even with gas check the champ
For all rounder, just love the...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I’ve used this load 1000s of times. I just want to know what I’m loosing shooting the same in 38 brass vs 357 brass. Does anyone know? It’s very accurate in both, I’m just sick
Of loading in 2...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I have a question for you guys who have a chronograph, more experience and anything to test pressure. I regularly shoot 357 and 38 special with this bullet, rifle (20 inch barrel) and pistol (4 inch...
Forum: Cast Boolits
insanely accurate, good little mold. what a pleasant surprise. bullets dropped at 360, easily sized. great mushroom. worked well in 38 and 357. Cant believe I never tried them as such. This...
Forum: Cast Boolits
finally about to try out some boolits i cast with the Lyman devastator 356637 mold tomorrow with my cz 75. While double checking everything, i decided to size a couple in 358 and check OAL with 38...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I know this is a dead thread but for anyone reading this- don’t just judge by your first cast session. Each mold does have a personality and preference. It takes at least till the second session to...
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 |