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I admit I would REALLY like to start shooting my British Martini-Henry ... but reloading stuff and components (brass, bullets, etc.) are NOT cheap!
I admit I would REALLY like to start shooting my British Martini-Henry ... but reloading stuff and components (brass, bullets, etc.) are NOT cheap!
"We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."
--C.S. Lewis
From some casters you can get a variety of diameters. I ordered a batch of .308, .309, .310, and .311 to try in a NM '03, but still haven't gotten around to that project.
I'm going to try slugging the barrel. I may try getting some .309 cast bullets and see where that takes me. My $285 complete 1898 Krag will probably be my main shooter.
"We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."
--C.S. Lewis
Casting your own bullets for casual shooting is not worth the investment in casting equipment, IMHO. I used to cast all my pistol bullets back in the 70's when the equipment was priced right. I, also, shot competively for a few years @ several hundred rounds per match plus practice. Now-a-days, I buy cast bullets online by bulk. I should add, back then all my lead was free as well as the wheel weights.
I'm in agreement - I admire those who do their own casting but I don't shoot that much, nor do I need to have the complete control over what I shoot. I've found a couple of places that sell bulk bullets for a decent price. Reloading with "store bought" cast bullets still saves me about 2/3 of the price of commercial cartridges, and that's good enough for me.
"We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."
--C.S. Lewis
Isn't it nice when all your hard work goes BOOM?
1st time #1 son and I reloaded. Went to the range. #1 son said "Dad, I think you should go first!"
"No man's life, liberty, or property is safe, while Congress is in session." Mark Twain
What a considerate son -- letting his old man go first!! I'll bet you were proud!!
Last edited by Rick the Librarian; 07-29-2012 at 06:11.
"We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."
--C.S. Lewis
I 'dunno, Rick . . . . Maybe #1 son ran to the truck for protection, BEFORE dad "touched-off" the first round! --JimOriginally Posted by Rick the Librarian
What a considerate sone -- letting his old man go first!! I'll bet you were proud!!
Rick, Google:
Beartooth Bullets they sell gas checked, and different sizes
Montana Bullet Works
Moyer's Cast Bullets
Leadheads Bullets Inc.
Also Here's a thread on slugging your barrel.
http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinSlug.htm
HTH's Terry
Thanks for the suggestions - I'll check them out.
"We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."
--C.S. Lewis
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