A Friend that I hunt with is having a 20 BR Groundhog rifle being built
He ask me if the rifle could shoot cast bullets for off season plinking ??
LOL I had never heard of the 20 BR and looked it up
So I figured I would ask here
I saw the 20 BR was listed 1 place as Over Bore
So I figured , sure he could shoot cast
But I didn't think that well
Or is there something I am missing ?
John
And I carry a LOADED Hell CatYea, thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
It wouldn’t be much different than shooting cast from a .204 Ruger. Doable but lots of 5mm jacketed bullets could be bought for the money required for a mould,.205” sizer, and gas checks.
I’m a 22-250 nut-but I doubt I’ll ever cast for one. Just my opinion; worth what you paid for it!
John,
With a proper fitting bullet and a good lube like MML+ or PC, no reason he shouldn't be able to push it relatively close to upper jacketed velocities.
More "This is what happened when I,,,,," and less "What would happen if I,,,,"
Last of the original Group Buy Honcho's.
"Dueling should have never been made illegal in this country. It settled lots of issues between folks."- Char-Gar
Thanks
I will pass along the info
But I will add that I don't have any .205 molds or a sizer
So I can not help there
As IMO he was HINTING that I should cast for him
John
And I carry a LOADED Hell CatYea, thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
"IMO he was HINTING that I should cast for him "
Nope. No sir. Not happening.
More "This is what happened when I,,,,," and less "What would happen if I,,,,"
Last of the original Group Buy Honcho's.
"Dueling should have never been made illegal in this country. It settled lots of issues between folks."- Char-Gar
Maybe you should "hint" that he needs to buy a couple different molds and sizing dies and you would be happy to cast for him. Thats how I have a few molds in calibers that I don't even own.
Retired Redleg
I came into this world kicking and screaming covered in someone else's blood, I don't mind going out the same way.
LOLOriginally Posted by Smk SHoe
I will give that a try
But I will point out Lino Type would IMO be a good lead and HE needs to buy it
Might just point out Rotometals as a good place to get it
But sadly , IMO he thinks I will buy everything and just GIVE him cast bullets
John
And I carry a LOADED Hell CatYea, thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
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