.452 230gr WCHPGC

[dk17hmr]

Well I cut down a Lee .457 405 Hollow Base mold last week because that mold didnt cast well for me.

Now it makes these little guys for my 45lc/454, but they actually cast at .458 so they could be used in my 45-70 also, I sized them to .452.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f208/dk17hmr/wadcutter.jpg


I havent shot to many of them yet to get a good load but so far from what I have tested:
1. They hit the target square
2. Seem to be accurate 3" off hand at 25 yards with the scope on 1.5x
3. They sure open up, I found on in the back stop that was about the size of a quater.

This could be THE bullet for hunting white tail at close range and or a tag along on a fall bow bear hunt.

I shot them with 9.5gr of Unique in 454 cases, but I will have to try them out with some other powders and maybe 45lc cases.

Anyone have any load suggestions, these are shot out of my Ruger SRH, and will be going down a 16.5" 45-70 barrel in the future.

[runfiverun]

that 9.5 will work in the 45 cases also.
could start with some 300gr 45/70 data.

[Swagerman]

Nice looking bullet, should work well on dangerous game you'd have to stop in a hurry.

I've made up some like that in 158 grain .38 special some years ago...still keep them loaded in my old Victory model S&W.

Jim

[DanWalker]

OK Doug....Tell your Mom and Dad goodbye. I'm adopting you. Get your butt to Wyoming PRONTO, and bring that mould with you when you come!

Seriously though. Try 18.5 grains of 2400. It is THE accuracy load out of all the 45LC's I've shot it in.

[dk17hmr]

Here are 2 groups I shot at 25 yards with this bullet loaded with 18.5gr of 2400, from the bench. I hate to say it but the first group I wasnt trying very hard, after I shot that 6 shots I thought I better try for the next cylinder. I only shot 5 rounds on paper and then I aced my 55 pound steel buffalo to effect...he hit the dirt like he was shot with my 45-70.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f208/dk17hmr/DSCF0022-2.jpg

For an experimental bullet ment for death and destruction it shoots pretty good.

[DanWalker]

How much do they weigh?
I bet they'll be dandy out to whatever range you can accurately and ethically shoot game with that gun.

[dk17hmr]

230gr on the nose with gas check and lube.