plus1hdcp
06-17-2013, 03:41 PM
As you know, I just swaged my first batch of 224 this weekend and loaded up 50 rounds with my best proven load and went to the range with my daughter and son. The results were beyond my expectations. I shot a 5 round group and a 25 round group. The other 25 rounds I let my kids send down range. These were shot from 25 yards off of bags with my Bushmaster AR scoped with a BSA 4x12. I stopped and took the target down after 5 rounds and had to save it as I could not believe the grouping. I then followed up with a solid string of 20.
I look forward to loading up more rounds and sending them down range at the 100 and 200 yard line and analyze the results. I consider my first experience with these bullets a success.
I have not found any eye opening tips to the use of the swage dies. I have found it is easier to use a stool and sit at the bench instead of standing. This gives me a better vantage point when seating the cores and using the point form die. I am still trying to figure out the best setup for the materials (cores and 22lr). I have found it best to use a smaller plastic container to "swirl" the empty shells with a small amount of swage lube to provide a quicker distribution. I just kind of am playing it by feel to be careful not to introduce too much lube. When I felt there was too much, I simply added some additional 22s.
By the way, the 25 round group is more indicative of my shooting ability and I feel the first group was above my normal. However, I am proud of that group.
I look forward to loading up more rounds and sending them down range at the 100 and 200 yard line and analyze the results. I consider my first experience with these bullets a success.
I have not found any eye opening tips to the use of the swage dies. I have found it is easier to use a stool and sit at the bench instead of standing. This gives me a better vantage point when seating the cores and using the point form die. I am still trying to figure out the best setup for the materials (cores and 22lr). I have found it best to use a smaller plastic container to "swirl" the empty shells with a small amount of swage lube to provide a quicker distribution. I just kind of am playing it by feel to be careful not to introduce too much lube. When I felt there was too much, I simply added some additional 22s.
By the way, the 25 round group is more indicative of my shooting ability and I feel the first group was above my normal. However, I am proud of that group.