Cast HP bullets finally!!!

[Maximumbob54]

So I finally fulfilled a minor dream and cast my very first hollow point bullets. I used lead with just a little tin to help fill out. This is from a Mp-Molds 200 grain bullet mold. Wow, that thing likes to be run hot and fast. I thought Lee molds were bad about that. I'm trying LLA first to see if that will lube enough. I added "Basic in Black" since she will be my first test platform for these. I had seen others do it, so I knew I could as well. It wasn't easy but they just take a little more patience and a minor learning curve. We should all be doing this. We should at least all have the tools and know how. I never plan on fearing an ammo shortage again...

[prgallo]

Great looking ammo!

[Ranch Dog]

Very nice! Looking forward to the range report. What are the components?

[Maximumbob54]

Mixed brass, 5.0 grains HP38, Winchester large pistol primers. I drove to the range this afternoon only to drive away. Wow it was crowded. I don't have a chrono but I feel pretty good using published loads. This one is very middle of the road. I used some advice and set the OAL to 1.20 for proper feeding in my 1911 with cast bullets. I may try during the week when it is slower at the range.

[mp3mogul]

Let us know how they shoot! I've been reloading for many years, and I enjoy it almost as much as shooting. I also enjoy cleaning my firearms... I love the smell of Hoppes #9

[res45]

A friend of mine on another board has that very same mold and gets some very impressive expansion in his 45 ACP with that bullet,look forward to hearing your results.

I have a NOE .360 160gr Double cavity Double Crimp Groove Gas Checked SWC HP bullet mold for .357 Magnum and .38 Special coming in a couple months. Pins can be swapped to cast FN bullets as well.

[Smokewagon]

Nice job! Those projectiles look professional!

[Maximumbob54]

I just want to emphasize that for the minor learning curve and cost involved, this is really very easy to do. I wanted to not just reload my own range plinking and target ammo, but I also wanted a good defensive load for the next ammo crunch. When ammo disappeared off shelves, I was glad that I always used to buy a box or two every time I went to the store. Now as long as I stay in primers and powder I'm set. We should ALL BE DOING THIS!!!

[ylekot]

Nice job!!!!!!

I need to get a mold for 38 swchp and figure out to do this..... I intend to load to standard pressure and use a heavy bullet and soft lead for expansion at lower velocities....is it possible?

Any suggestions?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[A-TEAM 513]

i definatly need to be doing this! good job brother i might just give this a try