How tight or loose on cast bullets

[lonewolf]

I've got a few 50-415 cast how snug or loose should I go?

 

[flounder]

Friction fit. You shouldn't have to pound them to get them started. They will conform to your barrel size once started so I don't think an oversize bullet stays put any better than a proper size one. I like to check them once in a while when hunting just for peace of mind.

 

[lonewolf]

Kinda what i was thinking,

 

[edmehlig]

With my 45 cal Whites, I always cast with Pure Lead. I like to size them to 451.5, just slightly over-bore. I like my bullets to slightly resist all the way down.

 

[lonewolf]

That's what I trying to figure out just how much to go over, .5 or 1.0 or so I know not to tight an I know to loose it could move off powder.

 

[edmehlig]

if you are going to be ordering a mold and you know what your bore diameter is say .451 I would order the mold at .452. If using pure lead, you should be able to still push the bullet down fairly easily as pure lead is softer. If not, you can purchase from Lee Precision their .451 sizing die.

 

[trickyricky]

I agree with Ed, the bullets he sizes for me are .452, they start with firm thumb pressure and go down with steady resistance. If I push one through, you can see the rifling marks slightly engraved on the slug.
I personally would not want them any smaller.

 

[CVA Fanboy]

Like the LEE R.E.A.L one wants the rifling engraved on loading one does not need to pound in a round

 

[lonewolf]

I know ever gun different why I ask , just wasn't sure how much larger than bore.

 

[anonymouscowherd]

For cartridge guns cast lead (or cast-n-powder coated lead) is usually 001 or 002 above bore size