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Within limits, I don't think the "length" of a bullet has very much to do with it's stabalization. This is much more a function of twist. The heavier the bullet, the faster you have to spin it to...

I can't think of a long range target bullet that isn't hollow point...even if they swage the point closed. Obviously the important thing is to get the CG shifted to the rear and all the point does...

I had one and got similar poor results. Finally solved the problem by jacking the rifle up and putting a different mfg's rifle under it in different caliber.

I think the center of gravity issue is a valid point and probably however any cast bullet shoots, it will shoot better with a good HP job on it. But Race makes a good point. Building HP's are such...

I have this old notion in my head and with one great exception seems to have been the case for me...but does anyone else get the feeling that hollow point bullets shoot better than non HP bullets? ...

231 is pretty clean burning powder. All of the Hercules powders are very smoky. Most were designed a LONG time ago and not very far removed from black powder days.

But bullet lube is often a...

The answer is it depends on the diameter your mold casts. If they are close enough, they will work fine. If they are too large, you're going to have chambering issues. Too small and the case may...

I've had very good luck with commercial cast bullets from both Dillons and Leadheads. Leadhead's bullets are almost too pretty to shoot.

Mugsie, YES you can use just straight wheel weights. I've case and shot 1,000s of them. They are a little soft but suprisingly never gave me any leading problem except at the very highest...

I've found that if you watch the pavement as you pull up to a stop sign, there are frequently wheel weights lying on the ground there and I'm sure not above stopping to pick them up.:-D I guess if...

No, the tip is the right depth. It should go back about about 2/3 of the way. Look at any Lyman HP mold and you'll see they all run deep.

Everyone is making something really hard out of this...

No, the tip is the right depth. It should go back about about 2/3 of the way. Look at any Lyman HP mold and you'll see they all run deep.

Everyone is making something really hard out of this...

4831 is a terriffic powder for jacketed and cast. I've shot thousands and thousands of rounds of cast bullets in 30/06 using 4831. My favorite was 42 grs of 4831 beneath 170 gr cast bullet. I...

Most likely you'll have to really keep the velocity down to prevent some leading. But if I were you, I would experiment with some loads using pistol powders. 2400works great with cast bullets. I...

I agree with Cbrick and for a pin that large, the situation is increased. I've been known to just stick the pin in the molten lead for a ten count and then wipe it off and start casting. This...

I agree with Cbrick and for a pin that large, the situation is increased. I've been known to just stick the pin in the molten lead for a ten count and then wipe it off and start casting. This...

I've cast perfect bullets from cold molds so long as the metal is the right temp. The main culprit for wrinkled bullets coming out is some sort of grease or something in the mold. Take any mold and...

Frosted bullets are a phenomenon that occurs when your mold gets too hot. Casting slower will avoid it. Don't ask me all the metalurgical reasons WHY it happens.

Generally I never worried about...

I have switched to the spray on lubes. It's faster and neater and easier to clean off the cases. Plus it's slicker than snot.

I dump the cases to be loaded into a small cardboard box, spray,...