Can you cast lead bullets?

Casting bullets can be as simple and inexpensive as you want to make it. Old-time buffalo hunters melted lead over a campfire, and you can do about the same with a camp stove. You can even melt lead and cast bullets over a kitchen range, but don’t tell your wife I said so.

What are cast bullets used for?

Elongated rifle bullets were designed to be cast with grooves encircling the bullet to provide a reservoir for lubricant. These lubricants softened the black powder fouling for easier removal and reduced the tendency of bullets to leave deposits of lead in the barrel as they were fired.

Can you cast polymer bullets?

After the bullets are cast we apply a coat of Polymer to the bullets and then bake them in a commercial oven at 400 degrees. After they cool we apply a SECOND coat and bake them again.

How much does it cost to cast your own bullets?

The total cost to get started casting for a 30 caliber rifle mold would be about $30 or less for a Lee and about $100 for a Lyman.

How hard do lead bullets need to be?

In order for a bullet to obturate, the metal used needs to be soft enough to deform easily under the amount of pressure being applied to it. If the bullet is too hard, it won’t obturate and there will be no sealing. So, the bullet has to be soft enough to obturate.

Is it worth it to cast your own bullets?

Should you cast your own bullets? But casting bullets is probably not a cost-efficient proposition for reloaders who shoot just a few boxes of cartridges a year. Money they would spend for casting equipment would be better put toward buying cast bullets from one of the dozens of small companies that sell them.

Do polymer coated bullets create smoke?

The lead and lubricant use can also cause excessive smoking while shooting, particularly with hot/fast burning powders and rapid fire. Polymer coated bullets combine several of the advantages of hard cast lead and jacketed bullets.

Are polymer coated bullets good?

Polymer-coating is generally good at velocities blow 2,000 FPS with1,200 to 1,500 FPS being the norm. this makes polymer coated bullets primarily good for pistol velocities with some rifle ammunition such as .

How hard should hard cast bullets be?

Hard cast bullets can be formulated of numerous alloy mixes (antimony, silver, tin, etc) containing some lead, but the alloys make the bullet much harder than pure lead. Most hard cast bullets will have a Brinell hardness # of 11 to 30 and as such are several times harder than lead.

Where can I buy a cast lead bullet?

Cast Lead bullets for handguns, pistol, and rifles are available at Hunters Supply online store. You tried the rest, Now buy the best!

How many Cast Lead bullets does Meister have?

We have over 56 different Cast Lead bullets for all of your rifle and hand gun needs. Our bullets are cast from triple cleaned virgin lead for accuracy and consistency. Meister is the only company that seals their bullets resulting in cleaner reloading for the customer. NOTE: We are not responsible for addresses entered incorrectly.

What kind of bullets are in cast bullets?

Cast Bullets .25 Caliber .26 / 6.5mm Caliber .28 / 7mm Caliber .30 Caliber .316″/Oversize .30 8mm/.32 Caliber (rifle & pistol) 8x56R (.329″) Caliber .33 Caliber .348 Caliber .351 Caliber .35/.357/.38 Caliber 9.3 mm rifle .375/.38-55 Caliber .38-40/.40/.41 Caliber .41 Colt Caliber

What kind of bullets does Magma Master caster use?

MAGMA MASTER CASTER SEMI-AUTOMATIC HAND CAST LEAD BULLETS,MOLDS BY MAGMA, R.C.B.S.,LYMAN.PLAIN BASE AND GAS CHECKED DESIGNS. PLEASE NOTE*** ONLY UP TO TWO BOXS OF 250 PIECES OF PLAIN BASE OR GAS CHECKED BULLETS,MAY BE PLACED IN ONE ORDER.

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Can you cast lead bullets? Casting bullets can be as simple and inexpensive as you want to make it. Old-time buffalo hunters melted lead over a campfire, and you can do about the same with a camp stove. You can even melt lead and cast bullets over a kitchen range, but don’t tell your wife…