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April 24, 2018, 11:32 AM | #1 |
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Testing 250gr REAL Bullet - Water Jug Test
I cast these from old lead pipe as well as roofing lead.
The performance was outstanding! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raQZEcdXXUo&t=2s |
April 25, 2018, 12:06 AM | #2 |
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Was that a .54 cal? That is elk medicine.
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April 25, 2018, 12:23 AM | #3 |
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April 25, 2018, 07:34 AM | #4 |
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It's a good thing all those modern gun shooters haven't caught on to how powerful B/p rifles are. Would be hard pressed to find a spot to squat for a quiet look see if they did.
I see you use a button wad under the REAL. Did doing garner a bit better accuracy out of that Traditions 50? |
April 25, 2018, 10:05 AM | #5 |
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I know that in my Lyman Deerstalker (blued model with deeper grooves) requires a felt wad. People had mentioned this so I punched some out prior to range day but tried a 320 grn .50 cal REAL in the 1:48” twist without one and found that at 50 yds it had keyholed and was about a foot left and a bit low. The next two with a wad were just under the bull and nearly touching, and flying true. I bought a mold for it after that.
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April 25, 2018, 11:06 AM | #6 |
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Yes, they shoot a lot better with the wads. I also use the felt wads to with great accuracy.
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April 26, 2018, 01:06 PM | #7 |
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Where do you find felt to make wads from? I cast REAL bullets for .45 caliber 200gr, 50 caliber 320gr and 54 380gr. Never noticed I needed a wad and never had any bullets tumble but this might be fun to try.
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April 26, 2018, 03:11 PM | #8 |
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duro felt
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April 27, 2018, 10:00 AM | #9 |
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Awesome! An absolute monster! I never could get them to shoot worth a crap in my T/C Hawken.
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