Loading lead bullets

Rob96 · March 29, 2009, 05:53 AM

I plan to start loading for my Guide Gun using Laser Cast lead bullets. Do I need to use a certain bullet seating die or can I use the die that comes in Lee Pacesetter set?

Sam06 · March 29, 2009, 08:28 AM

The Lee Bullet seating Die should work just fine. Be sure to crimp them good as they will be shot in a Lever action. The Lee FCD is a good die to do this with. But I would think the Lee Pacesetter die has a good crimp function built into it.

Edward429451 · March 29, 2009, 10:50 AM

Marlins like fat bullets. If the Lasercast is 458 you might be cleaning out the lead for awhile...

glicerin · March 29, 2009, 04:23 PM

Does your die set have an expanding-flaring die. Lead will be shaved from the lead bullet, making a mess and causing inaccuracy without this step. Lacking a flaring tool, you could make do with a tapered pin punch of proper size to give a slight flare. Good luck

longranger · March 29, 2009, 05:11 PM

The provided expander in most die sets are for jacketed bullets,RCBS Legacy dies have expanders that are suitable for cast bullets, still not the best choice.
Go to Buffalo Arms.com and purchase a custom expander.I use a .458-.462 expander.This will cover most if not all the various sizes of ".458" cast bullets.Expand the cases just enough to seat the bullet by hand to the first grease groove.Lever guns need a crimp unless hand fed one at a time, I have found that setting the bullet seating die up to not crimp, just seat the bullet to desired depth and crimp as a separate operation.You will have less problems and better accuracy with this method.

March 29, 2009, 05:53 AM	#1
Rob96 Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 1999 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 1,969	Loading lead bullets I plan to start loading for my Guide Gun using Laser Cast lead bullets. Do I need to use a certain bullet seating die or can I use the die that comes in Lee Pacesetter set?

March 29, 2009, 08:28 AM	#2
Sam06 Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: Fayettenam Posts: 1,086	The Lee Bullet seating Die should work just fine. Be sure to crimp them good as they will be shot in a Lever action. The Lee FCD is a good die to do this with. But I would think the Lee Pacesetter die has a good crimp function built into it. __________________ The two most abundant elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity.

March 29, 2009, 05:11 PM	#5
longranger Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2008 Location: Buffalo WY Posts: 1,056	The provided expander in most die sets are for jacketed bullets,RCBS Legacy dies have expanders that are suitable for cast bullets, still not the best choice. Go to Buffalo Arms.com and purchase a custom expander.I use a .458-.462 expander.This will cover most if not all the various sizes of ".458" cast bullets.Expand the cases just enough to seat the bullet by hand to the first grease groove.Lever guns need a crimp unless hand fed one at a time, I have found that setting the bullet seating die up to not crimp, just seat the bullet to desired depth and crimp as a separate operation.You will have less problems and better accuracy with this method. Last edited by longranger; March 29, 2009 at 05:17 PM.

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March 29, 2009, 10:50 AM	#3
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	Marlins like fat bullets. If the Lasercast is 458 you might be cleaning out the lead for awhile...

March 29, 2009, 04:23 PM	#4
glicerin Member Join Date: October 9, 2006 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 36	Does your die set have an expanding-flaring die. Lead will be shaved from the lead bullet, making a mess and causing inaccuracy without this step. Lacking a flaring tool, you could make do with a tapered pin punch of proper size to give a slight flare. Good luck