Lots of info on wheel weight casting

[hunter63]

Found this site on alloying lead, and a LOT more info.
http://www.lasc.us/CastBulletNotes.htm

[ldsparamedic]

Great site, THANK YOU!

[Kilroy]

Very nice. Thanks, bro.

[Builder Ken]

I shoot my 45lc revolver and 38spl more than any of my other guns is it safe to mold my own bullets and is there any chance of damage to my pistols Ken

[DM]

I shoot my 45lc revolver and 38spl more than any of my other guns is it safe to mold my own bullets and is there any chance of damage to my pistols Ken

Cast bullets are the BEST choise for your revolvers! Lead bullets go faster with the same charge of powder, compared to jacketed bullets, and do it at lower pressures. Best part is, if properly cast, they are just as accurate or even more accurate than jacketed bullets...

My own cast bullets are the ONLY bullets my 357's and 44's ever see!

DM

[Builder Ken]

Thanks DM I will start looking for a bullet mold and melting pot. Ken

[hunter63]

Cast bullets are the BEST choise for your revolvers! Lead bullets go faster with the same charge of powder, compared to jacketed bullets, and do it at lower pressures. Best part is, if properly cast, they are just as accurate or even more accurate than jacketed bullets...

My own cast bullets are the ONLY bullets my 357's and 44's ever see!

DM
I kinda in a quandery on which mold to pick up for the .44 mag's
I shoot both revolvers and a Ruger carbine auto loader.
Any suggestions?

Been casting for the .357, mostly for targets so I chose the .158gr semi wad cutter w/gas checks.

[Builder Ken]

I was at a gun show today and seemed to be a few molds there I need to pick your guy's brain a bit more before I buy one and I will need a kettle as well.

Did pick up a nice old H&R 923 nickel 22 revolver nice to carry on the trap line if I end up trapping this year. Also stocked up on more ammo which the rush on ammo seems to have settled down some. Ken

[DM]

I kinda in a quandery on which mold to pick up for the .44 mag's
I shoot both revolvers and a Ruger carbine auto loader.
Any suggestions?

Been casting for the .357, mostly for targets so I chose the .158gr semi wad cutter w/gas checks.

In general, center fire auto rifles don't do well with cast, mostly because they gum the auto up, expecially if it's gas operated, like the old Ruger 44's are... I don't shoot any cast in mine...

My absolute fav 44 bullet for my 44 revolvers, comes from the RCBS mold # 44-250KT I have a pile of molds, but that one is the keeper...

DM

[kawalekm]

Hi Hunter
My favorate .44 cast bullet is Lyman's 429421. I shoot that in all my guns. I don't have a Ruger carbine, and I know they recommend NOT shooting cast in it.

However, I do have a .30 M1 carbine that I shoot with Lyman's 130 grain round point. I have no cleaning/feeding/fouling problems at all and it gets 1" groups at 25 yards with cast.

I'd say give it a try in your carbine only if you know how to disassemble the gas piston and clean it.

[hunter63]

In general, center fire auto rifles don't do well with cast, mostly because they gum the auto up, expecially if it's gas operated, like the old Ruger 44's are... I don't shoot any cast in mine...

My absolute fav 44 bullet for my 44 revolvers, comes from the RCBS mold # 44-250KT I have a pile of molds, but that one is the keeper...

DM
DM tried a search on both Midway, and Midsouth, cant find this die.
Any ideas?
Is it a wad cutter, round nose, hollow point?

kawalekm
did find this one at Midway'
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Hi Hunter
My favorate .44 cast bullet is Lyman's 429421. I shoot that in all my guns. I don't have a Ruger carbine, and I know they recommend NOT shooting cast in it.<Qoute

I realize that just about every one says not to shoot the cast bullets, but I have shot wad cutters, even though the were semi-jacketed in it with no problems.
Yeah I know, apples/oranges

[DM]

DM tried a search on both Midway, and Midsouth, cant find this die.
Any ideas?
Is it a wad cutter, round nose, hollow point?


The KT gives it away, it's RCBS' version of the Keith design, and i like it better that all the other versions out there... You can see it here... http://www.huntingtons.com/bulletmoulds.html It's mold number 82080.

DM

[hunter63]

DM Thanks, i'll look it up.

[kawalekm]

Hi Hunter
Yes, I got mine at midway. Here's the link.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=217188
I just checked and it's in stock at 54$ plus shipping.
Michael

[hunter63]

Thanks, I'll check it out.