I am fairly new to casting, and have focused primarily on bulk pistol bullets so far.
I just got an NOE 300gr gas check HP mold to use in my 35 Whelen. My primary purpose for it is to develop a...
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Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I am fairly new to casting, and have focused primarily on bulk pistol bullets so far.
I just got an NOE 300gr gas check HP mold to use in my 35 Whelen. My primary purpose for it is to develop a...
Forum: Cast Boolits
This is the bullet I'm using.
https://www.accuratemolds.com/bullet_detail.php?bullet=40-200A
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I run a Tanfoglio 10 as well. I've not tried SWC bullets, but could see them getting a little hammered. I use a 200 gr WFN, but I'm using a harder alloy, water dropped. I get a little deformation...
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Well, shoulda slugged my barrels a while ago.
458 slugged at .459-.4595. so it looks like I need .4605
And my problem 9mm slugged at .3565-.357. actual bullets after sizing were .357, so maybe I...
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I've been shooting 147gr out of my 9's for 10 years with no problems. This mold is actually slightly shorter than the plated bullets I've been using. I don't think that's the issue with the 9. ...
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Thanks. I've not had accuracy issues with any other bullet in the 458 socom, so wouldn't think I have an alignment issue with the brake? Barrel is a Tromix 1:14 16.25". 1600fps is about the top...
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The 35-147c is being used in a 9mm, so .355, nominally.
The socom is 458, supposedly. I'll cast some pure PB of each to slug the barrels.
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I wrote a while ago about the great success I had with my first casting session making some 200gr 10mm hardcast. They have proven accurate and reliable; I'm completely satisfied with them. ...
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I drilled a small hole in my Lyman 45 base for the tip of a soldering iron to fit into. used a cheap amazon soldering iron with dial-controlled heat output.
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The feeling is mutual, though opposite. 100 sounds like hell to me. There's only so much clothing one can appropriately remove. I can always add a layer. We're in Alaska, and winter is gorgeous...
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a normal high for us is about 70 in the summer. once in a blue moon it will hit 85. i'm more concerned with low-temp performance, when it's 10 below here. I am using an old lyman 45 lube-sizer,...
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I have White Label Lubes BAC and Carranuba Red. I used the BAC this time. My goal was 20-21 bhn with quenching, and I landed right about there. Sized .4015. Only fired a dozen through a...
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Thanks! I was having trouble if I let it cool much more, then the sprue plate had to be gently hammered open with a rubber mallet instead of just pressing it open with a gloved hand. Am I missing...
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Close, it's actually an Accurate Molds 40-200A. Cast with 2:1 pb:lino and quenched.
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Thanks to the stickies here, my first casting session was a complete success yesterday! From learning about lead alloy metallurgy and matching alloys to intended uses, to learning how to judge when...
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Incredibly simple. Still helping us newbies 8 years later. thanks to Gear for taking the time to write this up.
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Absolutely. I've taken many grouse while hunting moose and black bear here in Alaska, both with firearms and archery. My primary rifle is a Mauser rebarreled to 35 Whelen. 250gr Partition at 2650...
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Wonderful, thanks. I'm just getting into casting, and have been enjoying it. Decided I want at least one mold for each caliber I'm shooting, and this one looks great for the Whelen for use here in...
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Am I correct in assuming the NOE 360-313-FN-AX2 is the same bullet as the group buy 360-310 FN, just available as a normally stocked item now?
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Ok, so either powder coat them, or get gas check versions. I understand there can be some issues with clogging gas ports in AR's if your running too soft a bullet or too high a pressure without gas...
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Probably won't get 1800 with the 350's. I was getting 1900-2000 with 2 different 300's, and 1850 with the 325 ftx.
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Interested as well. I've had a 458 socom for a few years, but have been shooting jacketed or brass solids. I finally ordered the stuff to start casting, and an looking for a 300-375gr mold to start...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I know this is a super dead thread, but I'm trying to find a copy of Montana Charlie's Lee tester extension sheet for bhn below 8.0. she's anyone have a copy lying around?
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BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |