newdude
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So I want to start casting my own bullets. I am looking for a cartridge that has good external ballistics with jacketed bullets, but will still retain most of the capability with cast lead ones. My only centerfire rifle is in .223 right now, and I have been told that casting bullets for it is a losing proposition, as the bullets are so light they won’t do much at the velocities lead slugs go. I know there is the 45/70, but I am looking for something with slightly less recoil, and better performance with jacketed bullets (less drop and windage) and less recoil. Also, more power than the .357/.38 team, though that is a possibility later on. This is going to be a mostly plinking gun, out to 600yd or so (hopefully), and I want it to be cheap.-er. Am I asking too much, good performance with both types of bullets?
Thanks for your help,
Neal
Thanks for your help,
Neal