Sounds like you have all the right stuff. Check this site out:
http://www.lasc.us/CastBulletNotes.htm
Dave
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Sounds like you have all the right stuff. Check this site out:
http://www.lasc.us/CastBulletNotes.htm
Dave
That water quench will add 5+ BHN. If you need more speed then the water quench is the way to go but at 1,500 fps you don't need it. I would just let them cool on an old towel. Age for a couple of...
If I did not mention it, hardness can also be an issue. When shooting in the low to mid teens, you probably want something with a BHN of 12-18. Firm but not hard. Lyman #2 is on the high side, clip...
For 100 yard matches I exclusively use cast in my M1903A3. Believe it or not my favorite bullet is the LEE 312-160TL (tumble lube). I size at 0.312" and add a gas check. My go to load is 16 grains of...