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  • rp-

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    Being the guy that has spare time, I found the learning curve was fairly quick for casting. Then again, I seem to naturally pick things up quick.

    If you guys are ever down my way and the weather is right I'd be happy to let you use my gear. Not a mid-summer or downpour kinda sport though. It's a little time consuming though. If you value time more than I do then you can probably buy cast at a gun show for peanuts. I'm sure there's guys carting and selling there in low quantity.

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    avvidclif

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    Right now, looking mainly at coated lead.

    These:

    https://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=213&category=20&secondary=10

    Or these:

    https://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=416&category=20&secondary=10

    Since they are a Brinell hardness of 18, I figure those would be for magnum velocities.

    I'm also looking at the softer Brinell 12 bullets for .38 Special plinking loads.

    That's where I am so far.

    Since I'm mainly going to be doing target shooting with these, I'm trying to figure out if there's any point in going with any kind of jacketed bullet.

    Try these folks. I have been using their 9mm & 45 and like them. Cheap and free shipping. No pretty colors though.

    https://precisionbullets.com/
     

    SQLGeek

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    Thank you. I'm not looking for a particular bullet vendor right this second. I'm more trying to figure out type of bullet, grains and material.
     

    avvidclif

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    Thank you. I'm not looking for a particular bullet vendor right this second. I'm more trying to figure out type of bullet, grains and material.

    It depends on what you want to do. I went thru the "how fast can I make it go" phase 50 yrs ago. Now it's just a comfortable and accurate load to develop muscle memory in case I need it. My carry ammo is all factory.

    If you want to burn the barn use 110-125 gr jacketed bullets.
     

    rp-

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    You really can't go wrong with a 158 in a 357. Ive always felt it was the perfect balance. I've shot some heavy 180ish grain but they seem to drop like a rainbow. The 110s will definitely reach out further but I feel like the 158gr range is perfect for the 357. It's a great balance.

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    Deavis

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    Got it. Too much bell, fixed.

    Crimp everything and that won't happen especially that foray! I thought perhaps you had a bullet diameter/case sidewall thickenss issue. Pops up more often with lead and foreign stamps. Glad you got it.

    You are safe running 185 loads with a 180 if they are a similar shape, i.e. shank in case and would still be okay with 175 loads published following the same caveat and common sense.
     

    Vaquero

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    It depends on what you want to do. I went thru the "how fast can I make it go" phase 50 yrs ago. Now it's just a comfortable and accurate load to develop muscle memory in case I need it. My carry ammo is all factory.

    If you want to burn the barn use 110-125 gr jacketed bullets.
    Yep
     

    robertc1024

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    Thank you. I'm not looking for a particular bullet vendor right this second. I'm more trying to figure out type of bullet, grains and material.
    What powder are you looking at? You'll really go crazy with H110. It's a great magnum powder, but lots of reputable sources have wildly varying max loads.
     

    SQLGeek

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    What powder are you looking at? You'll really go crazy with H110. It's a great magnum powder, but lots of reputable sources have wildly varying max loads.

    Was between 2400 and H110 but looks like H110 is the way to go. I, of course, would work my way up while looking for pressure signs. I started loading 45 ACP with HP 38 and like it pretty well. It meters very nicely in my powder measure so figured I'd stick with that for my 38 special level loads. If I can do light 357 loads with that, all the better.
     

    TxStetson

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    H110 is what I use for my hot loads in 357 Magnum, and 44 Magnum. For light loads I use Blue Dot, Bullseye, or Unique, because they’re cheap and it doesn’t take much. Although you do have to be careful because the cases can usually hold a triple charge if you’re not paying attention.
     

    xdmikey

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    I do the same, stretching out that powder!

    I’m doing all my pistol loading on a turret and hand charging these days.

    I did some number crunching today and it seems I have enough lead to produce about 8,000 147gr bullets! It seems I’ll be casting for a while.
    I just need to find a 9mm mold.
     

    Maverick44

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    I made up some 7.62x39 loads to test. Now I just need the gun to test them in. :D

    The bullet is a Lee 155gr cast bullets that I powder coated burnt orange. I'm trying out 2400, H4895, and BL-C(2).

    I have high hopes for the 2400 loads. From what I read, they have good accuracy and function in a semi auto pretty well.

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    avvidclif

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    I have been loading 9's and 45's with Unique but am thinking about switching to TiteGroup as it's supposed to be cleaner and takes less. Thoughts?

    I just thought I was nuts but at least I have a gun to shoot my reloads in>>>

    Smile Mav, great Christmas presents BTW, lot's of Oohs and Ahhhs.
     

    Maverick44

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    I have been loading 9's and 45's with Unique but am thinking about switching to TiteGroup as it's supposed to be cleaner and takes less. Thoughts?

    I just thought I was nuts but at least I have a gun to shoot my reloads in>>>

    Smile Mav, great Christmas presents BTW, lot's of Oohs and Ahhhs.

    I more or less phased out Unique for the same reason. It's super dirty. I don't have any experience with Titegroup, but have read that it's narrow window of safe loads makes it a less than forgiving powder. That's something to keep in mind if you use powder throwers or scoops.

    My go to powder for 9mm and 45 acp (along with about a half dozen other rounds) is Bullseye. From what I understand they are very similar. I believe Bullseye is supposed to be a bit cleaner, but Titegroup is usually a couple of bucks per pound cheaper. Expect around a 0.4gr-0.6gr range from min to max for both powders in 9mm and 45 acp. I find that loads from mid range to just under max tend to be the most accurate for me.

    https://www.speer-ammo.com/download...m_caliber_355-366_dia/9mm_Luger__124_rev1.pdf

    https://www.speer-ammo.com/download...liber_451-454_dia/45_Automatic_230_TMJ_RN.pdf

    The one for 45 ACP doesn't list Titegroup. According to Hodgdon, this is what the load for 45 ACP using Titegroup is. (it's a different bullet, but close enough)

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    I'm glad to hear that the pens were a hit. :D Thanks again!
     

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