I got CVA Optima in 50 cal. (1:28 twist rate) I use this rifle in alternative season.
Always wanted to cast bullets(I do reload my pistol calibers) and now I got some free lead so no excuse not to do it
Between 38spl and 50cal I think it makes sense to learn casting on muzzleloader. Ideally I'd like to use it for hunting and practice so I don't have to get Power Belts. Cheaper and more fun to hunt with your own.
Anyway, can't find much info on what will/won't work. So far I found that Lee R.E.A.L. mold is probably what I need. They have only one mold (320 grain). I plan on keeping using pellet powder.
Questions:
1. Did anybody use this mold in similar muzzleloader?
2. After casting, any lube used?
3. Sized after casting?
4. Should hardness be controlled, soft lead OK? (My lead is all from plumbing pipes, flashing, etc. No wheel weights)
5. What accuracy I should expect? With Power Belts with 100gr of powder I get 3-4 inch groups at 100 yards. Really want to stay somewhere in a same accuracy.
6. Should I expect cleaning problems?
7. I also seen plastic "jackets". I think Idea is to cast 44 bullet and insert into this plastic thingy (not sure what the name). Will that be accurate? Good/bad?
Always wanted to cast bullets(I do reload my pistol calibers) and now I got some free lead so no excuse not to do it
Between 38spl and 50cal I think it makes sense to learn casting on muzzleloader. Ideally I'd like to use it for hunting and practice so I don't have to get Power Belts. Cheaper and more fun to hunt with your own.
Anyway, can't find much info on what will/won't work. So far I found that Lee R.E.A.L. mold is probably what I need. They have only one mold (320 grain). I plan on keeping using pellet powder.
Questions:
1. Did anybody use this mold in similar muzzleloader?
2. After casting, any lube used?
3. Sized after casting?
4. Should hardness be controlled, soft lead OK? (My lead is all from plumbing pipes, flashing, etc. No wheel weights)
5. What accuracy I should expect? With Power Belts with 100gr of powder I get 3-4 inch groups at 100 yards. Really want to stay somewhere in a same accuracy.
6. Should I expect cleaning problems?
7. I also seen plastic "jackets". I think Idea is to cast 44 bullet and insert into this plastic thingy (not sure what the name). Will that be accurate? Good/bad?