GC boolits without the GC???

[EOD3]

Hi guys, is there any significant downside to shooting GC bullets without the GC? I'm thinking about heavy for caliber GC designs for both high and low velocity shooting. :!: :cool:

[Jack Stanley]

On the low side there isn't much of a problem if you follow all the rules that make plain base bullets work . I shoot a significant amount of this type without leading or lack of accuracy .

The high side may be a good bit more tricky unless you want to try paper patching and other ways that protect the base .

Jack

[Dave B]

These were shot at 120 yds. 45-70 peep sights, 350gr gc bullets with no gc. The first shot was the"9" . All 4 of the others were within 1" C to C. This was a mild load and the bullets were really tight. .460 in a .458 bore. This was Pedersoli Sharps, and is pretty typical with this rifle. I hardly ever use gas checks any more.http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q159/dbeeson3/DSC01104.jpg

[wallenba]

I presume you plan on tumble lubing, or you will have to deal with a mess of lube on the base.

[geargnasher]

Check this out: http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=48857

Gear

[Bret4207]

Check the Classics and Stickies section. Someone asks this question at least once a week.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=48857

[RU shooter]

Yes it can be done IF you keep vel. in the 22 LR vel. range,Accuracy can be quite good out to 100- 150 yds or so.

Tim

[EOD3]

Thanks for the link guys, I looked at that thread shortly after it was started but I gave up on it before any useful information was added. :-|

[GLynn41]

I do it all the time at 1200 in my Redhawk .41