help. I (we) can't find .41 bullets...any wisdom out there?

[durant7]

I cast my 30-30 and 44 Rem mag bullets. Use them for silhouette competition. I've got an enthusiastic shooter with a Marlin 1894 in 41 Mag. We have spent the last 30 days trying to get projectiles. I am coming to the conclusion we are SOL and the next match is June 2nd. At this point, I don't see he can use the gun. He is paying $80/50 for factory loads....blech!

LaserCast, Miestercast, Montana, Ranier, Midway, Cabellas, Brownells, local gun shops....zippo. Back order on 41s is likely months out.

I am almost ready to have him buy mould and Saeco sizing die but that is silly for a new shooter. There must be a better way. We're looking for a 410610 type mould. Yup, understand GC are not available. Hate to buy a GC mould when you know a GC will never be put on. I shoot 429215 w/o GC but the mould was short money used.

I think he's going to drive to M&P bullets in VT as we are in NH and see what he can scare up. I just thought I would toss this out to the casting community to see if anyone has any bright ideas. I am at the point where I wonder if I am not thinking clearly.

[ultramag]

I would post an ad in the WTB section immediately!!!

I can't imagine that someone here who casts for the .41 wouldn't help you out and sell/trade some boolits to get you through. As for checks, surely the custom makers are making something for the .41? I'd sure get a couple ads up and see what I could shake outta the bushes.

Good luck, wish I could be more help.

[Dan Cash]

I think I have some surplus .41 bullets cast from my LBT mould that could help you out. They surely work well in my S&W 57. I am laid up at the minute so will have to get my wife to dig them out if you are interested.

[HATCH]

how many are you talking about needing??

also not 100% sure that mold will feed in that gun.....

I do the 220 grain FPRN magma

[GARCIA]

I cast some from the MP Mold 41-258 which is a HP/Solid design.
Also have some LBT style LFNGC's at 255gr.

Tom

[Clay M]

.41 mag gas checks are available from Larry Blackmon phone # 318-372-1634

[pietro]

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I would suggest you contact Jeff Holt, over @ Appalachian Ammunition in Farmington, Maine ( 207-491-2942 ).

If there's none in stock, he might be able to make some up for your friend.



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[Doc_Stihl]

I'm in Central NH and cast 5 or 6 different 41's. I can cast some up for you.

[durant7]

First, I just love this cast bullet community.

Pietro, I went to Appalachian (http://www.appalachianammo.com/) and the message on the website is grim. I gave it to my buddy and said call and use your gift of gab.

Clay M, thanks for the lead on GC, if we get a 410610 we'll know where to go.

GARCIA, thanks for those are too heavy for what we need in silhouette.

Hatch/Dan Cash, sounds good but seems we might have a forum buddy who we can drive to.

Doc Stihl, my buddy is in Gilmanton. I will PM you. He's a newbie and drinking from a fire-hose but it never gets old trying to hook a new shooter! See your PM.

JD in Concord NH area

[MGD]

If no luck, let me know. I make the lyman 410426 240 gr RN for my Marlin.

[rond]

http://www.missouribullet.com/results.php?category=5&secondary=23

They are running about a month behind so this won't help right now but you can get ready for next time.

[rond]

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/557?

They show the 225 RNFP in stock, takes about a week to ship.

[durant7]

Thanks all. I am looking at all the options. Doc Stihl dropped off some samples last night. WOW! Now I need my new shooter to show at the house, do some loading and go and do tests. Man it would be nice to have a range at the house huh?

Need to see if we can find a cast bullet that will work...and I can get a mould. And, I need to see how serious this new shooter is. Guess we'll find out soon.

Thanks again and I will keep you posted.

[wallenba]

Have you tried here? http://www.missouribullet.com/results.php?category=5&secondary=23

[sargenv]

I was going to have LBT make me up a 170 gr RN based on a bullet I had him make for me in 40 cal.. I still intend to have him make it as soon as I get my 657 cylinder cut for moon clips and have moon clips made up for it by Dave Hearth of Hearthco moon clips.. :)

I figure if I went through all the trouble of getting the 657, I should at least shoot it once or twice at the match where it was won.. (International Revolver Championships). It'll be fun on the Standards..