Cast not accurate? Pshaw!

armoredman · November 11, 2010, 05:00 PM

Groups shot at 10 yards, (not real far, I know, but it has been a while, *hangs head in shame*, and I wanted to make sure to HIT the target!), standing, two hand hold, very light breeze. Beautful day. The brass is bumping merrily along in the tumbler behind me.

Single action only, Smith 10-8

Double action only, Smith 10-8

DA/SA, CZ P-01

I know there are a lot of people here who can outshoot me, that's OK, I just like to show that home cast lead can be as accurate as factory ammo or regular jacketed bullet reloads, at least for me.

TXGunNut · November 11, 2010, 08:40 PM

Not news to me, always considered lead bullets more accurate than jacketed for most target velocity loads.
Nice shootin'! Those old M10's are great shooters.

Snobal · November 22, 2010, 08:49 AM

I cast bullets for my revolver target ammo because I want "X-Ring" accuracy rather than just "10-Ring" accuracy.

Lunicy · November 23, 2010, 07:48 AM

those that say lead isn't accurate, have never shot good lead.

I cast my own.

Most of my recipes are MORE accurate that factory.

This is tested in a vise. (no human error)

November 11, 2010, 05:00 PM	#1
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,297	Cast not accurate? Pshaw! Groups shot at 10 yards, (not real far, I know, but it has been a while, hangs head in shame, and I wanted to make sure to HIT the target!), standing, two hand hold, very light breeze. Beautful day. The brass is bumping merrily along in the tumbler behind me. Single action only, Smith 10-8 Double action only, Smith 10-8 DA/SA, CZ P-01 I know there are a lot of people here who can outshoot me, that's OK, I just like to show that home cast lead can be as accurate as factory ammo or regular jacketed bullet reloads, at least for me.

November 11, 2010, 08:40 PM	#2
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	Not news to me, always considered lead bullets more accurate than jacketed for most target velocity loads. Nice shootin'! Those old M10's are great shooters. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.

November 22, 2010, 08:49 AM	#3
Snobal Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2009 Location: Arizona Wilderness Posts: 121	I cast bullets for my revolver target ammo because I want "X-Ring" accuracy rather than just "10-Ring" accuracy.

November 23, 2010, 07:48 AM	#4
Lunicy Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2008 Location: Behind enemy lines, jersey shore Posts: 118	those that say lead isn't accurate, have never shot good lead. I cast my own. Most of my recipes are MORE accurate that factory. This is tested in a vise. (no human error)