bullet casting for modern muzzleloader

LOUD · August 30, 2014, 06:24 PM

I was just wondering if anyone was casting their own for a modern 50 cal muzzleloader. I have only fired copper jacketed /saboted projectiles . Any info on this subject would be appreciated.............LOUD

Beagle333 · August 30, 2014, 09:11 PM

I only shoot cast balls in mine, but if you're going to shoot sabots, any cast bullet that fits would work. I think most sabots use a .44 bullet don't they?
A nice big cast .44 HP would look good in a sabot.

Mule · August 30, 2014, 10:54 PM

I have played around with the LEE, REAL 50 caliber bullet as well as the LEE Minie bullet. Both shot reasonably well from my 1-28 barrel. I eventually settled on a 240gr sabot for flatter trajectory.

Elkins45 · September 12, 2014, 12:59 PM

I hollow pointed one cavity of a Lee 300 grain 45 bullet and cast some from pure lead to shoot with sabots in my Savage 10ML II. I shot a small doe in the middle of her lungs broadside at about 40 yards with one. Later that year when eating a piece of tenderloin my tooth crunched on a torn off section of bullet nose, so I think it's safe to say the bullet expanded!

I think I may just go back to casting from the unaltered cavity because a 300 grain pure lead flat nosed 45 bullet really doesn't need any help to be an effective killer.

David Bachelder · September 13, 2014, 04:44 PM

I just bought a Tradidions 50 cal side lock muzzle loader. I also bought a mold and I cast almost all of my other bullets (pistol that is).

I'll be casting round balls before long, keep us posted, I'm curious.

Beagle333 · September 13, 2014, 05:24 PM

I heard rumor somewhere that a plain ol' roundball will kill a deer quite nicely and quite fast.

August 30, 2014, 06:24 PM	#1
LOUD Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 236	bullet casting for modern muzzleloader I was just wondering if anyone was casting their own for a modern 50 cal muzzleloader. I have only fired copper jacketed /saboted projectiles . Any info on this subject would be appreciated.............LOUD

August 30, 2014, 09:11 PM	#2
Beagle333 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2012 Location: Auburn, AL. Posts: 2,332	I only shoot cast balls in mine, but if you're going to shoot sabots, any cast bullet that fits would work. I think most sabots use a .44 bullet don't they? A nice big cast .44 HP would look good in a sabot. __________________ . . . Have a Colt and a smile.

August 30, 2014, 10:54 PM	#3
Mule Member Join Date: October 16, 2002 Location: Franklin County Missouri Posts: 84	I have played around with the LEE, REAL 50 caliber bullet as well as the LEE Minie bullet. Both shot reasonably well from my 1-28 barrel. I eventually settled on a 240gr sabot for flatter trajectory. __________________ Shoot Safe! Shoot Often!

September 13, 2014, 04:44 PM	#5
David Bachelder Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2011 Location: Trinity, Texas Posts: 637	I just bought a Tradidions 50 cal side lock muzzle loader. I also bought a mold and I cast almost all of my other bullets (pistol that is). I'll be casting round balls before long, keep us posted, I'm curious. __________________ David Bachelder Trinity, Texas I load, 9mm Luger, 38 and 40 S&W, 38 Special, 357Magnum, 45ACP, 45 Colt, 223, 300 AAC, 243 and 30-06

September 13, 2014, 05:24 PM	#6
Beagle333 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2012 Location: Auburn, AL. Posts: 2,332	I heard rumor somewhere that a plain ol' roundball will kill a deer quite nicely and quite fast. __________________ . . . Have a Colt and a smile.

September 12, 2014, 12:59 PM	#4
Elkins45 Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2010 Posts: 498	I hollow pointed one cavity of a Lee 300 grain 45 bullet and cast some from pure lead to shoot with sabots in my Savage 10ML II. I shot a small doe in the middle of her lungs broadside at about 40 yards with one. Later that year when eating a piece of tenderloin my tooth crunched on a torn off section of bullet nose, so I think it's safe to say the bullet expanded! I think I may just go back to casting from the unaltered cavity because a 300 grain pure lead flat nosed 45 bullet really doesn't need any help to be an effective killer.