New test results for cast bullets. - The Firearms Forum

frosty · 02-19-2004, 10:16 AM

I tried a new powder (red dot) 3.0 grns as per Speer's #13 manual. It worked just fine. I recovered the bullet and the base is the same as when I reloaded it. It also passed through 14 inches of packed dirt, but did not hit the metal plate on the bottom of the bucket the bullet was just fine no mushrooming. Due to the reduced load.

I then tried a load of 2.5 grns of red dot, It worked just fine again it passed through 14 inches of packed dirt and hit the bottom of the bucket. I recovered the bullet and no problems. I checked the barrel and the cylinder throats there were no problems.

Both loads when they went off sounded like a .22 magnum (not very loud at all).

I have tried this load (3 grns of red dot) in a 4 5/8 Taurus revolver and had very good accuracy at 35 yards

inplanotx · 02-19-2004, 11:00 AM

Well, if your not melting the base of the bullets then there is no problem. How many rounds this time? When making up a load, change ONE variable at a time. Make sure you stay above the minimum loads stated in your reloading manual!!!!!

frosty · 02-19-2004, 11:13 AM

A grand total of 4 rounds. Yes, I know that is not enough. Today I will try 50 of each powder to get the most out of each type of load.

02-19-2004, 11:00 AM	#2
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Well, if your not melting the base of the bullets then there is no problem. How many rounds this time? When making up a load, change ONE variable at a time. Make sure you stay above the minimum loads stated in your reloading manual!!!!! __________________

02-19-2004, 11:13 AM	#3
frosty V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 374	A grand total of 4 rounds. Yes, I know that is not enough. Today I will try 50 of each powder to get the most out of each type of load. __________________ BEER POCKET BOOK ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS Last edited by frosty; 02-19-2004 at 11:16 AM..

02-19-2004, 10:16 AM	#1
frosty V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 374	New test results for cast bullets. I tried a new powder (red dot) 3.0 grns as per Speer's #13 manual. It worked just fine. I recovered the bullet and the base is the same as when I reloaded it. It also passed through 14 inches of packed dirt, but did not hit the metal plate on the bottom of the bucket the bullet was just fine no mushrooming. Due to the reduced load. I then tried a load of 2.5 grns of red dot, It worked just fine again it passed through 14 inches of packed dirt and hit the bottom of the bucket. I recovered the bullet and no problems. I checked the barrel and the cylinder throats there were no problems. Both loads when they went off sounded like a .22 magnum (not very loud at all). I have tried this load (3 grns of red dot) in a 4 5/8 Taurus revolver and had very good accuracy at 35 yards __________________ BEER POCKET BOOK ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS -->