Anybody cast for M1917, might get it going but need info.

[three0three]

I may be getting into casting for my M1917 in specific. I am not new to casting, at one time I did so for .303 and .40 but never attempted for any 7.62 calibers and there are many options for 7.62.

I am looking for tried and true recipes from some of you guys who actually shoot your casts on a regular basis. I am known to go through 200 rounds at one range outing so jacketed bullets are just not feasible anymore other than hunting but 100 loaded jacketed rounds for hunting will last longer than my time here on earth.

I will be casting for my M1917 so any info on casting for this rifle in specific will be greatly helpful.

well, lets see what you casting vets have developed!!!!

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[bb1]

I use 180 gr bullets and 17 grains of Unique.
The Lyman manual has the best cast bullet section of any loading manual I am aware of. Other than the cast bullet books

[three0three]

I use 180 gr bullets and 17 grains of Unique.
The Lyman manual has the best cast bullet section of any loading manual I am aware of. Other than the cast bullet books

yeah, I like the Lyman book but I just had no idea what i should or shouldn't factor in for weight vs twist rate etc.

[bb1]

My 1917 shoots cast bullets well. I have shot them in a 30 carbine. I get about a 3 foot group. It's kinda hard to measure. Never tried a P-14 or Springfield. I will try a K98 soon. If you want, I can keep you posted.

[three0three]

My 1917 shoots cast bullets well. I have shot them in a 30 carbine. I get about a 3 foot group. It's kinda hard to measure. Never tried a P-14 or Springfield. I will try a K98 soon. If you want, I can keep you posted.

a 3 foot group? does it have a barrel or are you just using a sling shot screwed to the stock?

[tacofrank]

Milsurpguy,
my Eddystone shoots cast bullets very well. It shoots anything from 160- 200 grain bullets great out to 500 yards. The bullet that I use the most is Lyman's #311291 (170grn) round nose gas check. Another bullet that works well is Lee's 170 grain flat nose gas checked. I use Alliant 2400 powder. I got my loading info from an out of print book put out by or endorsed by the NRA. It suggests starting at 14 grains and working up to I believe a max of 21 grains. I shoot 16.5 grains with great success. One thing about 2400 is that 16.5 grains takes up very little space in the cartridge case making double charges hard to see. A double charge will damage the rifle and likely the shooter. I visually check each case before seating the bullet. I have some shooting buddies that do well with 12-13 grains of Unique. Recoil is very light with any of these. Hope this helps.

Tacofrank

[three0three]

Geez, with the amount of people that use and swear by 2400 I would be a fool not to try it out

[rayg]

You can't go wrong with 10 grs Unique in 30-06, very accurate and excellent in most other calibers also. A pleasure to shoot and no need to use more powder then the 10 grs. Excellent groups in my 1903A4 and Enfield "T" sniper with that load. Ray