bullet swaps

[bronko220002]

I must have a out 20 moulds. Ten + of which are for muzzleloader bullets. Being that I'm in Florida I don't have a list of them but I thought it might be a good idea to have members list their moulds and we all could contact them and request a couple bullets to try. That will save us all a bunch of money finding a good bullet mould to get.

 

[snapbang]

Your a thinking man bronko. I am set but for those who dont have bullets to swap could there be a sample purchase price????

 

[deermanok]

I think that's a great idea, especially for those of us that don't cast their own.

 

[bronko220002]

I have over 100 lb of lead and about 35 lb of antimony. When I get back up north I'll list my molds. Most are for .45 but I have some 50s and 54s

 

[Decay]

I have an Accurate mould for a .402", smooth sided ,240 gr bullet, flat nose. It's meant for a 45 cal barrel in a harvester crush rib blue sabot, but it might also work bullet to bore in a 40 cal rifle. Shorty and Ninering have samples.

Another for a 38-55 paper patch and a 38-55 greaser

Another for 45 ACP in 200 gr, and 230 gr, both round nose flat point
Another for 30-30, 170 gr
Another for a 9mm is 135 gr

 

[SparkPlug]

LEE REAL 50 with roundball
(.503 bullet and .491 RB)
LEE REAL 45 with roundball
(.452 bullet and .443)
LEE 452-160-RS
(.452 flat nose)

 

[bronko220002]

I'm going to try this from memory
.36 cal; 350 ball and 36 maxiball
.45 cal; .440 round ball, 45 Maxiball, 340 gr Accurate paper patch (.451), I-bullet
.50 cal; 250 & 320 REAL, .490 round ball, .501 440 gr
.54 cal; 300 and 320 REAL, 54 Maxi
.58 cal; .570 & .575 round ball

I do have several molds for CF rifles. 308, 377, 356, 358, 458 dia.

 

[edmehlig]

This is what I have: I cast using Pure Lead.

Lyman # 457122 SC Hp Mould 45 Cal. 330 - It casts a bullet weighing 345gr
Accurate Molds 45-340I - It also casts a bullet weighing 345gr
Accurate Molds 45-380M. It casts a bullet weighing 390gr
Accurate Molds 50-415I. I hope to have it soon.

 

[CatamountRob]

I have this .452 mold from NOE that can cast a couple hollow point variations as well as a flat point. It’s 230-ish grains as a flat point, 227-ish as a hollow point.

I also have T/C Maxiball molds in .36 and .32. I’m still trying to learn how to cast nice smooth bullets. Mostly I cast jigs and sinkers.

 

[HC]

Add a couple ounces of 50/50 solder to the pot. It helps to break the surface tension and helps with mold fill out.
It also makes the bullets shine.

 

[bronko220002]

Your a thinking man bronko. I am set but for those who dont have bullets to swap could there be a sample purchase price????

Yes I'm sure that would work too. I wouldn't charge anything for a sample of bullets but would graciously accept a donation to cover shipping...LOL

 

[snapbang]

I wouldn't charge anything for a sample of bullets but would graciously accept a donation to cover shipping

I think you fellows offering samples should charge for the sample and the shipping. Its a great opportunity to sample some of these bullets. Dont have to charge enough to buy your next MZ but at least get the cost of material and shipping out of it.

 

[bronko220002]

Well I just bought a 370 gr 50 cal Maxiball mold to add to my collection.
This winter I'll be casting everything and listing them for sale.
Every bullet I cast is examined for flaws and weighed for consistency within +/- 1 gr.

 

[bronko220002]

Now I have 36, 45, 50 and 54 Maxiball molds. I know there are quite a few guys that shoot them out of their stock T/Cs and they really do shoot pretty good out of the 1:48 twist.