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Powderman · February 16, 2006, 09:53 AM

Here's an idea...

I would personally go with straight wheelweight to save money; however, if you want a good hard bullet, drop your bullets from the mold straight into a bucket of really cold water. After that, you can crimp the gas check on, and then lube using the cookie-cutter method; set your bullets up in a small pan, and pour melted lube in to cover the grooves. Cut them out with a case that is chamfered well, and don't size any further.

Either that, or from what I understand you can cast an undersized bullet and paper-patch it. It is my understanding that this method can yield super accurate loads that can be driven at almost regular rifle velocities. Of course, YMMV.

February 16, 2006, 09:53 AM	#8
Powderman Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,166	Here's an idea... I would personally go with straight wheelweight to save money; however, if you want a good hard bullet, drop your bullets from the mold straight into a bucket of really cold water. After that, you can crimp the gas check on, and then lube using the cookie-cutter method; set your bullets up in a small pan, and pour melted lube in to cover the grooves. Cut them out with a case that is chamfered well, and don't size any further. Either that, or from what I understand you can cast an undersized bullet and paper-patch it. It is my understanding that this method can yield super accurate loads that can be driven at almost regular rifle velocities. Of course, YMMV. __________________ Hiding in plain sight...