Who all shoots REALs?

[davydtune]

I've been using them for a year out of my percussion and flint guns was outstanding results. They have been so good that I'm now playing with them in my inline as well. The ones I've been molding are 50 cal 250 grain REALs. Thinking about getting the molds for the 50 cal 320 grain to try. Anyone used both? I know the particular gun and load is what makes or breaks it. Just wondering if I may be able to do a little better with the 320s.?

[stubshaft]

Depends on the twist of you barrel The 250's are not too much longer than a PRB. The 320's ARE longer than a PRB and will usually take a faster barrel to stabilize.

[camerl2009]

the 250gr works in my 1-48 twist deerhunter flintlock

[davydtune]

the 250gr works in my 1-48 twist deerhunter flintlock

Yep, I have a Deer Hunter and they shoot good.

[bubba.50]

they work good in my renegade.

[mooman76]

The 320's work well in my CVA with a 1/48 twist.

[Good Cheer]

Yep, I have a Deer Hunter and they shoot good.

The .50 DeerHunter? Tried them in my DeerHunter flinter and haven't settled on a load. What's working for you?

[davydtune]

I'm shooting the 50 cal 250 grain REAL out of my Deer Hunter flintlock with 80 grains of 3F. I can hold a 4" group at 100 yards off a rest. Also shooting the same bullet and charge out of my CVA Bobcat percussion rifle and I can hold the group down to 3" with it. I think the 2" more of barrel helps with that.

[Good Cheer]

OK thanks for the info.

[Newtire]

I have used the 250 grain one in my .50 T.C. and it shot OK as long as I didn't try to push it if I remember right. Seems like it would be lots better than a round ball as far as energy goes.

[camerl2009]

The .50 DeerHunter? Tried them in my DeerHunter flinter and haven't settled on a load. What's working for you?

i shoot mine with 90 gr ffg goex with the 250gr and i shoot round ball .490 with a denim patch an 70 gr ffg goex

[Fishman]

I've been using them for a year out of my percussion and flint guns was outstanding results. They have been so good that I'm now playing with them in my inline as well. The ones I've been molding are 50 cal 250 grain REALs. Thinking about getting the molds for the 50 cal 320 grain to try. Anyone used both? I know the particular gun and load is what makes or breaks it. Just wondering if I may be able to do a little better with the 320s.?

Today someone posted 75 320 gr REAL boolits in the Pay it Forward section. Looks like a good opportunity to try some.

[Captain*Kirk]

I shoot the 320's in my Lyman Trade Rifle (1:48 twist) with damn good results in front of 70-90 grains of Pyro RS

[Bushrod]

They shoot great in my CVA Accura

[Old Ironsights]

The 200gr .45s work EXCELLENTLY in a ROA.

[Fly]

I know they are not suppose to work in a 1-66 twist.But have any here REALLY tryed them
in that twist?
Please do lie, just because you read that.But I,m really thinking of trying the 250 grain with
a small load behind & maybe a felt wad.

Fly

[mooman76]

I shot them in my 45 CVA Kentucky. the 200gr ones. They actually shot pretty well but I think they were on the edge of stability because I would have a plier every once in awhile. They shot good enough for minute of deer but I wouldn't win any shooting contests with them. If you go with the 250gr it will probably do worse. If you are shoot a .50 they may still do ok.

[Baja_Traveler]

I'll second Old Ironsights - My Old Army loves them, so its all I shoot over 777.

[ReloaderEd]

i am using a 54 caliber Lee REAL bullet in my Hawkin TC all steel rifle I believe 1 in 48 twist. It is very accurate and the bullet casts in pure lead easily. A friend used my rifle and shot a deer with the REAL bullet and it performed flawlessly. I stll like the Lyman hollow base Mini bullet for Elk. Be Safe:

[Good Cheer]

Hey there Reloader Ed.
I have that 54 minie also and am threatening to try it out in a 54 flinter Renegade barrel. Was kind of wondering whether it would shoot if it was a flat base or had an even thicker skirt.
Could you tell me how much powder you're burning and how it's shooting?
Thanks.