DougGuy
07-17-2013, 05:56 PM
For boolits dropped from the Lee C430-310-RF mold, what would be a good alloy for hunting with a 7 1/2" Super Blackhawk? I'd like to match the alloy to the gun, AND to the game. I'd like something a little softer than acww, would a BHN of 12 to 14 be a good place to start?
Starting loads will be in the 1100-1200f/s range, over 20.0gr LilGun and 22.0gr H110. I think penetration will be good beyond question, and by the time I get an alloy that will match the boolit with the pressure/gun that same alloy will likely offer some expansion as well.
I don't cast right now, I'd like to someday but have some medical issues that will demand most of this summer to treat. I have made a few contacts for getting some of these boolits, and there are several choices in alloy up for discussion.
Your thoughts and opinions would be welcome, I'd be tickled if I could get this kind of performance out of my 7 1/2" Super Blackhawk:
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb374/DougGuy/Reloading/P1020388_zps37512315.jpg (http://s1202.photobucket.com/user/DougGuy/media/Reloading/P1020388_zps37512315.jpg.html)
Credit goes to Fenring for this photo..
Starting loads will be in the 1100-1200f/s range, over 20.0gr LilGun and 22.0gr H110. I think penetration will be good beyond question, and by the time I get an alloy that will match the boolit with the pressure/gun that same alloy will likely offer some expansion as well.
I don't cast right now, I'd like to someday but have some medical issues that will demand most of this summer to treat. I have made a few contacts for getting some of these boolits, and there are several choices in alloy up for discussion.
Your thoughts and opinions would be welcome, I'd be tickled if I could get this kind of performance out of my 7 1/2" Super Blackhawk:
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb374/DougGuy/Reloading/P1020388_zps37512315.jpg (http://s1202.photobucket.com/user/DougGuy/media/Reloading/P1020388_zps37512315.jpg.html)
Credit goes to Fenring for this photo..