I finally took the plunge. I’ve searched the forum for a bit now and studied up to see if this was something I could do with reasonable results and decided I’d give it a try. I’ve already began casting projectiles and figured I needed to register and become a member here. I’m mainly going to be casting for my 38’s, 9mm and 223. I’m sure with time and experience I’ll include other calibers. I’m looking forward to learning and seeing what other do.
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David.
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Glad to have you aboard, Hills of Texas. Always room for one more caster, shooter, and reloader. Lots of good information to be had at this site, and lots of good members to answer questions or help with problems.
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Yes sir, there is a lot of reading to be had here. With it, comes a lot of shared knowledge and experience. Casting your own is a very rewarding experience, or at least in my case it has been. The 38 Special is a great cartridge to lead off learning to cast. The 9mm is a bit more of a challenge. I've not cast for a .223 but many others here can and do. So climb aboard my friend and thanks for becoming a member.
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Thanks for the welcome. I’ll try to research my questions before I ask them. I’m sure there will be plenty. Already found one... on the castpic site, it list 12 grains of 4198 as a starting load on 223 55 grain bullet. Does anyone know if that is referring to imr or Hodgdon? It may have a description listed and I just over looked it. I’m having trouble sourcing powders and looking for data on powder I already have at hand. Found some more h4198 yesterday that I picked up. Works lights out on a jacketed bullet in my bolt gun, just didn’t know if it would work well for a cast bullet. I have some unique, h322 and maybe some h4895 I think.
Last edited by Hills of texas; 01-06-2021 at 12:59 PM. Reason: Information
FRESH MEAT for the GRINDER. Lmao.. I kid. Welcome to the fun.
Stick with published loads. Take a look at the Lyman Castbullet manual and pull a load from it. Dont trust internet loads unless its a known good load or a source you are willing to bet a gun or life. Thats how this confusion happens.
Most often 4198 refers to IMR and H4198 would be the Hodgon version.
H4895 and Unique are good powders. Hogdon has guide on how to make reduced loads with it. Look into older Lyman Cast Bullet manuals for Unique loads maybe. Older ones have more pistol powder loads.
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Hi Hills of Texas and welcome from down under.
Nice, visited that area a few times, hunting and visiting friends. Kinda dry at times, but usually nice. Ya'll getting some snow next couple of days?
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