moor man Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Cast a few bullets last night (300)..... Don't know what it is about casting but its very satisfying, nice shiny new bullets from range scrap..... Still looking for a 6.5mm mold if there's one out there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Yes it is satisfying, I have been doing it for years. Back then it was practically a necessity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/000066.5swed/6halfmm-swedish-170-grain-double-cavity-reproduction-mold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted August 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 13 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Nice work! Thanks, it certainly adds to the enjoyment of shooting. 35 minutes ago, Graham M said: https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/000066.5swed/6halfmm-swedish-170-grain-double-cavity-reproduction-mold Thanks Graham, it's for a modern 6.5x55, some of the reviews are less than favourable saying the mold throws oversize bullets that are too big to size. Any suggestions?.....(Vince?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 Ah right, a Swede. Didn't know, as I couldn't see why anyone would shoot a cast bullet through a Swede Enlighten me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted August 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 Answer for Graham M; 1) cheap to shoot compared to factory ammo. 2) slower velocity to meet our range conditions ( 1675fps ) 3) fun to load and shoot. 4) allows me to practise with my deer rifle at the range. 4) I like to experiment..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 15 hours ago, Graham M said: Ah right, a Swede. Didn't know, as I couldn't see why anyone would shoot a cast bullet through a Swede Enlighten me I shot a turnip once? with a cast hollowpoint, quite spectacular! and I’ve definitely owned and shot a few lemons in my time????? sorry couldn’t resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted August 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 33 minutes ago, impala59 said: I shot a turnip once? with a cast hollowpoint, quite spectacular! and I’ve definitely owned and shot a few lemons in my time????? sorry couldn’t resist LOL? I got a mate who likes to shoot giant puffballs. What a waste! I like to eat em. although I have shot marrows, melons, pumpkins..... all good clean fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 I did have to ask didn't I ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 (edited) On 24/08/2018 at 21:14, moor man said: Thanks, it certainly adds to the enjoyment of shooting. Thanks Graham, it's for a modern 6.5x55, some of the reviews are less than favourable saying the mold throws oversize bullets that are too big to size. Any suggestions?.....(Vince?) Too big is often not the problem it seems. Buy some cast bullets from Shellhouse Bullet co and try them out. Its much easier to experiment with bought cast bullets than to commit to a mould and be stuck with it. About 12 grains of Unique or 16 grains of 2400 are pretty much universal loads, giving you dirt cheap loads to play with. Plus both those powders but Unique in particular works well in 357, I use 5grns with almost any bullet it seems to work. My mate says the same with 5.5grns My mate shoots foxes with cast bullets and 12grns unique and has done for years Edited August 28, 2018 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted August 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Thanks vince, ideal, I have 2400, unique + blue dot. Amongst other lyman/lee sw/tc moulds got an RCBS 200-35-fn with gas checks to play with (top pic) its a bit of a lump, (210gn if I use range scrap) Do you use linotype? I get a bit of pure lead scrap hence my question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) I've got a lot of type metal I have had for years, more than I will ever use, I tend to cast in pure lead more now for my muzzle loaders and buy ready cast bullets from shellhouse for my .303 and .308. Its just laziness. I will happily send you some free if you pay the postage You won't need to harden the 200 up all that much but it should be a good accurate bullet Edited August 29, 2018 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted August 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 3 hours ago, Vince Green said: I've got a lot of type metal I have had for years...... I will happily send you some free if you pay the postage Thanks, yes please, that would be great. You are a true gent. I will send a p.m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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