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fordwannabe
09-27-2017, 10:17 AM
Hello all, trying out my new marlin 1895 takedown with a suppressor. Interested in 500 grain flat point that sizes at least 459 and .460 would be better, cannot be gas checked, as they have a tendency to make things go boom when they get stuck in a suppressor. I have ww, pure and pictures of dead presidents to offer. THANKS. Tom

JSnover
09-27-2017, 10:39 AM
Let me measure some tonight, if you don't get any hits (and mine are the right size) I'll send a few your way.

fordwannabe
09-27-2017, 01:52 PM
Thank you.

Soundguy
09-27-2017, 02:12 PM
Are you looking for ones that are gas checked? I think my .459 are gas checked.

Smoke4320
09-27-2017, 02:19 PM
just a hint .. stay away from gas checked bullets in a suppressor unless you Powder Coat with check on ..

you do NOT want a gas check coming off in the suppressor and getting hit with the next shot ... not good

Soundguy
09-27-2017, 02:34 PM
What are wipes being made of these days? metal / non replaceable, or are they like older ones and rubber matt style? Seems like the rubber ones won't strip a check.. but i can see a metal one doing it I guess.

Smoke4320
09-27-2017, 03:01 PM
no wipes any more... either aluminum, steel or TI baffles

Soundguy
09-27-2017, 03:57 PM
Ahh. Makes sense. My last can ( 20? Years ago ) used replaceable wipes. Kinda like truck mudflap type material.

fordwannabe
09-27-2017, 04:13 PM
Sound guy as stated above no wipes anymore. Sound deflection more like a high performance muffler. The cool thing about this one is the endcaps are easily replaced to change calibers but only one tax stamp. I have a puma 357 lever, Marlin 35 REMINGTON, Marlin takedown 45/70, 1911, and AR style .458 socom, all on the same can, with different end plates.
Yes the problem I have is I have seen multiple 500 grain cast from bullet makers but all I saw were gas checked and I will not use a gas check on any bullets that run through a suppressor. I also will not use any over powder wads or tuffs of Dacron etc for the same reason. Will edit original post. thanks

Soundguy
09-27-2017, 06:18 PM
That's the hitch. Stuff in the 459/500gr range today is likely for .458 Lott, or Winmag, and moves fast enough to want a GC.

Good luck!

JSnover
09-27-2017, 07:40 PM
My bad. The plain-base RNFP I have on hand measure .460-.463 but they only weigh 405 grains.

Soundguy
09-27-2017, 09:54 PM
I have a few styles I'll check

15meter
09-27-2017, 11:27 PM
I've got a 480 grain plain base mold, remind me to check if I have any cast up. Can you size and lube them yourself? I'll forget by tomorrow without a nudge.......

fordwannabe
09-28-2017, 06:37 AM
Hey 15 meter NUDGE! Yes I have sizing dies from 457- 460. Thanks. Ifbya have any please let me know what I owe you more than happy to pay my way.Tom

15meter
09-28-2017, 04:58 PM
Hey 15 meter NUDGE! Yes I have sizing dies from 457- 460. Thanks. Ifbya have any please let me know what I owe you more than happy to pay my way.Tom

I remembered to check this morning! Miracles do happen! None cast, just the G/C version already sized/lubed/GC'd. How soon? I have a couple of molds on the way here. I'm hoping to fire up the pot Sun/Mon. I could cast you some sample bullets. What is in the pot right now is 50/50 range scrap and telephone sheathing.
This is the mold:
http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/images/N.O.E._Bullet_Moulds_460_452Gr._HP_GC_452_gr_Sketc h.Jpg
Hope the link comes through.

I have the 2 PB 2 GC version.

fordwannabe
09-28-2017, 10:14 PM
Hey 15 meters, I am the guy asking for the favor so you do what you do. I would be very appreciative of some samples. Let me know. Thank you.

15meter
10-02-2017, 05:12 PM
Cast up a batch this AM, need an address to send them.....

fordwannabe
10-03-2017, 08:47 AM
15 meter you have a pm

15meter
10-04-2017, 02:28 PM
25 on the way.....

fordwannabe
10-04-2017, 05:51 PM
Thank you. Very much appreciated.

swamp
10-05-2017, 12:24 AM
I find my Marlins will not cycle rounds with the 500gr. Will load in single shot style.
swamp

15meter
10-11-2017, 08:40 AM
Thank you. Very much appreciated.

Did you receive them and did they work for?

Looking for feedback on what you thought of the boolits.