lyktohunt
01-04-2011, 02:45 PM
Hi I had started this thread in the Test Forum as I am new to this site, but did not get a lot of response other than some welcomes which I appreciate,thanks.
This forum is likely a better choice.
My situation is I have cast 30-30 bullets with a Lee mould and very basic equipment -mould, bottom pour pot and tumble lube, just hand pressed a gas check, did not size, just shot as they dropped with very good results. The same thing cannot be said for my 32-40, in this case I used commercial cast hard bullets and they tumbled within 25 yards, it was suggested that they were too hard (25bhn) and likely too small.
I slugged the bore to find it to be .322 so I decided to buy a 8MM mold that is supposed to drop at .323 in order to better fill the bore.
I have not received the mould yet and before I do something dumb thought I would ask you folks if this OK or do you have advise or a better plan.
The rifle is a Win 94 made in 1896, it does shoot jacketed bullets well.
One thing that does nag me a bit is maybe I should have got the correct mould for the 32-40 and tried with the softer lead.
Anyways thanks for letting me join the club and I know I will get some good advise judging from the knowledge I see here from the members.
This forum is likely a better choice.
My situation is I have cast 30-30 bullets with a Lee mould and very basic equipment -mould, bottom pour pot and tumble lube, just hand pressed a gas check, did not size, just shot as they dropped with very good results. The same thing cannot be said for my 32-40, in this case I used commercial cast hard bullets and they tumbled within 25 yards, it was suggested that they were too hard (25bhn) and likely too small.
I slugged the bore to find it to be .322 so I decided to buy a 8MM mold that is supposed to drop at .323 in order to better fill the bore.
I have not received the mould yet and before I do something dumb thought I would ask you folks if this OK or do you have advise or a better plan.
The rifle is a Win 94 made in 1896, it does shoot jacketed bullets well.
One thing that does nag me a bit is maybe I should have got the correct mould for the 32-40 and tried with the softer lead.
Anyways thanks for letting me join the club and I know I will get some good advise judging from the knowledge I see here from the members.