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  1. Thread: 218 Bee

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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Be certain of the twist rate in that barrel.

    Be certain of the twist rate in that barrel.
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    https://www.rotometals.com/lyman-2-bullet-metal-5-...

    https://www.rotometals.com/lyman-2-bullet-metal-5-pound-ingot-90-lead-5-tin-5-antimony/
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    I have the 45-230A. It works great.

    I have the 45-230A. It works great.
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    Awhile back there was a discussion about using...

    Awhile back there was a discussion about using 300MP as a substitute for SR4759 in rifle cartridges. I tried it and it worked for me. Anyone else done so?
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    This...

    This https://accuratemolds.com/bullet_detail.php?bullet=46-340L
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    This is the one you want:...

    This is the one you want: https://www.accuratemolds.com/bullet_detail.php?bullet=46-340L
    It is a copy of the Lyman 457122 but without the hollowpoint pin. Use the same data from Lyman #4. You only...
  7. Sell the 1-8” twist barrel to someone that needs...

    Sell the 1-8” twist barrel to someone that needs it and get a 1-14” twist from Douglas barrels and chamber to 30-40.
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    All there for me.

    All there for me.
  9. Not advocating for center heart shot. Shoot about...

    Not advocating for center heart shot. Shoot about an inch and a half higher to get the arteries. With a center heart shot you will see the deer kick the hind legs and then run a 100 yds (+/-). If you...
  10. I was wondering if anyone would say anything as...

    I was wondering if anyone would say anything as that’s what I think too. None of the deer targets are correct. In any case, visualize where the heart is and shoot the arteries off the top. Point is...
  11. Anatomy lesson.296343 Don’t aim at the shoulder....

    Anatomy lesson.296343
    Don’t aim at the shoulder. Aim at the top of the heart. It takes out the arteries (drt) and gets both lungs. You want a hole through both sides (bigger blood trail). The more...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Don’t have either of those powders. I use...

    Don’t have either of those powders. I use Bullseye. 60 gr NOE mould, lubes with Carnauba Red, Hornady gas check. 3.1 grs. gives me 1163 fps from my 24” barrel. Filler not recommended.
  13. Thread: 30 Rem

    by oldblinddog
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    Brass is available and properly marked....

    Brass is available and properly marked. http://www.qual-cart.com/300%20cal.htm
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    Thanks for that info Larry. You are so helpful to...

    Thanks for that info Larry. You are so helpful to all of us. Really appreciate it.
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    These are lubed with carnauba red 2700+ and gas...

    These are lubed with carnauba red 2700+ and gas checked. It’s not that hard to make a good group at 50 yards if one concentrates on breathing and trigger control, but thanks. The bullet base was...
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    [smilie=1:

    [smilie=1:
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    #28 drill (0.1405”) IIRC But you could just...

    #28 drill (0.1405”) IIRC

    But you could just load 10 grs of Unique or 13 grs of Red Dot for a decent load, neither of which will have any kick to it. No drilling and no headspace problems. The...
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    Rowell bottom pour ladle.

    Rowell bottom pour ladle.
  19. Thread: Accuracy

    by oldblinddog
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    The original question was “how accurate can cast...

    The original question was “how accurate can cast boolits be?” The answer is very! However, different shooters have different goals and different definitions and they inject them into their answers.
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    It is indeed 1-12”. I have one as well. Or, I...

    It is indeed 1-12”. I have one as well. Or, I should say my son does. I gave it to him.

    The 30 XCB will work very well in that rifle.
  21. Thread: Accuracy

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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    This is from a normal 10” twist. Same bullet but...

    This is from a normal 10” twist. Same bullet but at 100 yards. Remington factory barrel.
    294807

    Shot number five shows that bullets should be sorted for weight.
  22. Thread: Accuracy

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    I think you should set your goals a little higher...

    I think you should set your goals a little higher than that. I shot this group at 50 yards because I was at a public range and the 50 yard line was what was available to set up my chronograph. My...
  23. Thread: M48

    by oldblinddog
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    I clicked on M48 thinking this was a Mauser...

    I clicked on M48 thinking this was a Mauser thread.
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    You should be in safe territory. Start with the...

    You should be in safe territory. Start with the starting load and look for an accuracy node. If you have any other slower powders they may prove better suited to what you want to do.
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    Which version of the 700 do you have? Is it the...

    Which version of the 700 do you have? Is it the Varmint with a heavy barrel. If you already stated that, sorry, I missed it.
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

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