Casting your own - Page 2 - The Firearms Forum

dbach · 06-07-2012, 03:13 PM

I cast .38/.357 124 grain, 158 grain semi wadcutters, round nose and hollow point. Ialos cast .40 flat nose. I mix my own alloy and enjoy the casting as much as the reloading.

gary0529 · 06-08-2012, 05:33 AM

Like many of the others here I, too, cast my bullets.
Even the 30-06 and 308 can be driven up pretty quick if you use a good lube like Lars "Carnuba Red" from White Label Lube.
Have gotten 150gr. range lead bullets close to 2300 with no leading probably could go faster but saw no need.
Even buying the lead will give you much less expensive projectiles than buying the finished product or jacketed rounds-much less!
Besides, like gd said, it seems to be the natural progression for the reloading afflicted.

Try it-you'll like it.
And yes, go to Cast Boolits forum and Cast Bullets Association for lots and lots of good information.

Gary

soundguy · 06-08-2012, 03:58 PM

very interesting, thanks for the comments.

you using gaschecks?

X Ring · 06-08-2012, 04:10 PM

I cast for 38/357, 44mag, 40S&W, 9mm, and 45ACP. I have for so many years I wouldn’t know how to load with anything else.

06-07-2012, 03:13 PM	#26
dbach V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Trinity, TX Posts: 173	Re: Casting your own I cast .38/.357 124 grain, 158 grain semi wadcutters, round nose and hollow point. Ialos cast .40 flat nose. I mix my own alloy and enjoy the casting as much as the reloading. __________________ David Bachelder Trinity, TX Rookie Reloader but learning fast 9mm, 40S&W, 45ACP, 45 Colt, 38 Special, .357 Magnum, 38 S&W, .243, & 30-06 CHL ~ Texas

06-08-2012, 05:33 AM	#27
gary0529 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northwestern Va. Posts: 66	Re: Casting your own Like many of the others here I, too, cast my bullets. Even the 30-06 and 308 can be driven up pretty quick if you use a good lube like Lars "Carnuba Red" from White Label Lube. Have gotten 150gr. range lead bullets close to 2300 with no leading probably could go faster but saw no need. Even buying the lead will give you much less expensive projectiles than buying the finished product or jacketed rounds-much less! Besides, like gd said, it seems to be the natural progression for the reloading afflicted. Try it-you'll like it. And yes, go to Cast Boolits forum and Cast Bullets Association for lots and lots of good information. Gary

06-08-2012, 03:58 PM	#28
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,746	Re: Casting your own very interesting, thanks for the comments. you using gaschecks?

06-08-2012, 04:10 PM	#29
X Ring V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 194	Re: Casting your own I cast for 38/357, 44mag, 40S&W, 9mm, and 45ACP. I have for so many years I wouldn’t know how to load with anything else. __________________ Load More = Shoot More http://s1096.photobucket.com/albums/g327/Wynn3/