Finally got to the range this weekend.
I shot these in a TC G2; 22 LR - 6.5" barrel, I wanted a little extra safety factor instead of testing these in my Browning or SW 22A.
Loading was done using a Hornady 224 Cal sleeved die, the sleeve was a perfect fit for the 22LR case and helped keep the bullet aligned decently for a nice looking bullet. I used the CH 22LR crimp die, worked perfectly.
Primed brass was bought on GB.
Picture-brass, Noe 42gr , MP 28gr HP (lino), MP 36gr HP.
Bullet molds; MP- 39gr HPGC mold and the Noe FPGC 46gr mold, I used the GC shank as a heeled shank. I cast bullets from 2 different alloys. The MP 39gr HP I used WW/lino 2-1 (36gr) and 100% linotype (28gr) . The Noe I used WW/lino 2-1 (42gr)
Bullets were sized in a Star .224" die from Lathesmith , using Carnuba Red lube , no leading was noticable in the G2 barrel.
The Noe 42gr FP loaded rounds did engage the rifling on my G2 , very snug fit, no-way would they work in an auto.
Accuracy was very good with both molds at 15 yards, the 1" bullseye was destroyed.
Loads: I used Bullseye Powder
MP HPGC mold:
(100% lino) 28gr Bullet
1.4gr-1277 fps
1.6gr-1386
1.8gr-1513 looks kinda warm but shot great.
MP HPGC mold
2/1 WW/lino 36gr Bullet
1.2gr-1010 fps
1.4gr-1145
1.6gr-1258
1.8gr-1401
2.0gr - did not shoot these - I thought 1.8gr was fast enough.
Noe FPGC mold
2/1 WW/lino 42gr Bullet
1.2gr- 964 fps
1.4gr- 1079
1.6gr- 1245
1.8gr- 1294