REAL Bullets ... are they really that easy to load?

[rcoolbaugh]

I cast some Lee REAL bullets for my .50 muzzleloader, there is moderate resistance for the first couple of inches then the force required drops off a lot!

For you REAL shooters, is this normal? I was shooting them at 50 yds. and was fairly consistent within 4" of aim point with open sights.

 

[wap41]

in the first couple inches the bullet is forced into the lands and grooves

 

[Pancho]

Yes, they are that easy to load based on the given that you are using a lubed round that is pure lead.
Once you are passed using a short bullet starter the rifling is graved into the bullet and seating the lubed round is rather easy provided it is a clean barrel

 

[frontiergander]

yep, i like to use a lubed wad with them. www.trackofthewolf.com if its a 50cal the 510A wad works excellent.

 

[rcoolbaugh]

I tumble lubed my first batch, they shot with decent accuracy and no leading issues. I shot them over 90 gn of pyrodex - these were 320 gn bullets.

I had to convince myself that they would stay in place once loaded, I dumped 90 gn (volume) of cornmeal down the barrel and loaded a bullet firmly on top of it. I then spent 10 minutes jostling the gun, muzzle down .... I shook it, I pounded on the shoulder pad. I then checked to see if the bullet had moved and it was right where it should be.

 

[Oldnamvet]

Mine will slide down a clean barrel with the weight of the ramrod. I haven't noticed them moving but, being a careful type, I put an appropriate size over shot card down on top of the bullet. Shooting both with and without the card over the bullet, I have noticed no change in grouping or impact point. Probably not needed but it makes me feel better.

 

[Pancho]

I've cast and used Real bullets in all of my 45,50, and 58 calibers and never have I had one load as easily as Oldnamvet's. I'd be worried if I did.

 

[Oldnamvet]

That is after I get them started down the first couple inches and then I do use a solid brass ramrod so there is some weight there.

 

[Pancho]

Oldnamvet, Now we're sitting in the same pew.

 

[VA27]

Anyone have a 54 cal. REAL mold that can give me an as cast diameter?