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Thread: tumbling bullets

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    Boolit Mold
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    tumbling bullets

    I need to get in touch with Larry Gibson. I was referred to you by Jim at Paintball Kingdom. My bullets recently started tumbling. I have tried many remedies with no success. I would need to speak to you about this dilemma because of the extensive solutions that I have attempted. If you email me I will send you my phone number so we can speak. My email is gatbullets@charter.net. Thank you.
    Gatman

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    Your bullets are too small

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    Quote Originally Posted by tomme boy View Post
    Your bullets are too small
    ^^THIS^^^
    Most likely tumbling is a bullet too small. IF casting, always go bigger than your jacketed, 0.001" min over.
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    sizing .356

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    You should send Larry a message here as he may not see this thread. http://castboolits.gunloads.com/memb...6-Larry-Gibson

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    .356 pretty much says its to small , try a size or two bigger if they will chamber

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    My 9mm Luger and .380 are all fed .358 dia bullets.

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    Also be aware that the FINISHED size of your bullet may be causing your issue. Once your bullet is loaded, the brass may swag it down, when you remove the belling from expanding, or when crimping may reduce bullet diameter. Dies or your loading procedure can affect your bullet size. Gotta pull some finished rounds and check the diameter of the pulled bullet just to make sure things are what you expect them to be.

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    most likely too small. All my nines use .357. Also check the barrel for leading, a severely leaded barrel is like shooting a smooth bore.

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