StrikeEagle
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I'd like to cast some bullets for rifle. I'm thinking 30-30 and/or .375 Winchester. This is just for fun and some informal plinking and target.
I've been casting for handgun for 20+ years I guess. I use the Lee sizing and TL method of bullet prep, even for bullets that are not the TL style, and I guess I'd do the same for rifle.
I keep my Handgun cast velocity in the 750-850 range, and I don't get any leading, really. My standard alloy is Wheelweights and a certain amount of extra tin.
I don't want extreme power or uber-velocities out of this... but what steps do I have to take not to have horrible leading? I look at the 1500fps+ speeds I'd be getting and that sure does sound like it would lead my barrel. I don't want to complicate things with gas checks unless that's the only reasonable way to do it... though I notice that there are a lot of rifle molds that are not of the GC type.
How can I do what I want without things getting out of hand with the leading?
Thanks!
I've been casting for handgun for 20+ years I guess. I use the Lee sizing and TL method of bullet prep, even for bullets that are not the TL style, and I guess I'd do the same for rifle.
I keep my Handgun cast velocity in the 750-850 range, and I don't get any leading, really. My standard alloy is Wheelweights and a certain amount of extra tin.
I don't want extreme power or uber-velocities out of this... but what steps do I have to take not to have horrible leading? I look at the 1500fps+ speeds I'd be getting and that sure does sound like it would lead my barrel. I don't want to complicate things with gas checks unless that's the only reasonable way to do it... though I notice that there are a lot of rifle molds that are not of the GC type.
How can I do what I want without things getting out of hand with the leading?
Thanks!