July 23, 2021, 06:23 PM | #1 |
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Lee real bullets ?
does anyone know where I can buy Lee R.E.A.L. bullets ?
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July 23, 2021, 10:23 PM | #2 |
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I'm pretty sure you have to cast your own.
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July 23, 2021, 10:40 PM | #3 |
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REAL bullets
I've never seen them for sale, but then I've never really looked either. I did buy a mold a couple of years back and cast a couple dozen, but initial accuracy was not promising in my rifles. Others report better results.
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July 24, 2021, 05:47 AM | #4 |
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A guy that was at our club gave me 20 to try and they shot great out of my TC Hawkin rifle 50 cal.
Wish I could find someone that cast them and would sell me some |
July 24, 2021, 10:44 AM | #5 |
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Suggest you "Run" your own
I have seen them; packaged and lubed but not for a long time. As suggested, "Running" your own is the way to go. Last year, I sold both my .50 molds. Which weight did you shoot as they can in 250 and the heavier 300+??? I'm fairly sure, Lee still makes the molds. ....
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July 25, 2021, 01:43 PM | #6 |
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Casting is certainly the way to go. You’ll never find yourself in this situation ever again, that and the cost ($40/100 + shipping) vs 29 bullets of the same weight for $1 in scrap lead. It didn’t take long to recoup the cost of my cheap Lee equipment and molds, and a custom mold for my revolvers. In about an hour or so I cast up 132 round balls to give each revolver 11 cylinders for a range day. No waiting, no additional expenses as the lead is paid for and no shipping. It’s all win. Look into it at least.
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