Ed' 347g HP Homecast

[GM54-120]

If i were going to use them in a sabot i would probably try a 20-1 or 30-1 alloy. Less chance of deforming the nose when loading a sabot.

And IF i really really liked them i would have the mold re-cut to remove the lube grooves.

 

[ronlaughlin]

.......Was the 50 grains weighed or volume?..........

The powder charge was 35 weighed grain Blackhorn.

 

[flounder]

If i were going to use them in a sabot i would probably try a 20-1 or 30-1 alloy. Less chance of deforming the nose when loading a sabot.

And IF i really really liked them i would have the mold re-cut to remove the lube grooves.

ABSOLUTE BLASPHEMY!!!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[GM54-120]

If i were going to use them in a sabot i would probably try a 20-1 or 30-1 alloy. Less chance of deforming the nose when loading a sabot.

And IF i really really liked them i would have the mold re-cut to remove the lube grooves.

ABSOLUTE BLASPHEMY!!!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

I Know but someone asked !!!

 

[dave19113]

These bullets will perform just fine in a sabot. You can even use them without sizing them in a MMP orange sabot or a Harvester crushed rib.

So these are .458 ?....I have orange mmps sabots on hand....just looking looking to see if I need to place another order for sabots

 

[ronlaughlin]

These bullets measure 0.451"

 

[WV Hunter]

Thats good stuff right there! :yeah:

 

[dave19113]

These bullets measure 0.451"

Ok sounds good....

 

[Saxtonyoung]

My 457122 mold generally will cast in the .457 range with soft lead but can be sized to suit your specific needs.

 

[GM54-120]

Mountain molds and i believe LBT molds will cut you a custom 2 cavity mold but they dont do hollow points. It would be pretty simple to have them make a "Gould" clone in a smaller caliber. Mountain actually has a online design interface in the upper left of the homepage.

By the time you buy a couple sizing dies to take a .458 down to .451ish, you are half way there to just getting a 2 cavity die in the caliber you want. IIRC they are $100 for a 2 cavity and around $80 for a single.

 

[edmehlig]

Dave the Lyman mold casts the between 457-.458. I lube and size them to .451 or .451.5 depending on which White ML I'm shooting.

 

[52Bore]

If i were going to use them in a sabot i would probably try.....
And IF i really really liked them i would have the mold re-cut to remove the lube grooves.

It would look similar to this 0.451"...
Ron tested this with 80gr Vol on his list.

 

[52Bore]

Just an FYI on sizing.
Gould bullet run thru a piece of barrel (0.450"/0.458").

 

[edmehlig]

Took my 10yr old grandson out shooting today with his .451 White M97. I just finished swapping out his Lyman Peep sight with my old Leupold 3x9 scope. He shot today at 75 yards on a rest. To say the least, he was quite happy when he went down and checked on his target. His load is 55gr of 777-3F, felt wad, and my 3477gr HP bullets. He claims the deer are in big trouble this year. LOL

http://i.imgur.com/zzrFS0v.jpg

 

[twild]

Took my 10yr old grandson out shooting today with his .451 White M97. I just finished swapping out his Lyman Peep sight with my old Leupold 3x9 scope. He shot today at 75 yards on a rest. To say the least, he was quite happy when he went down and checked on his target. His load is 55gr of 777-3F, felt wad, and my 3477gr HP bullets. He claims the deer are in big trouble this year. LOL

http://imgur.com/zzrFS0v

Looks to me like you have deer jerky in your future!!

 

[52Bore]

There is no doubt with that smile (and target) that deer are in trouble!

 

[Saxtonyoung]

Mountain molds and i believe LBT molds will cut you a custom 2 cavity mold but they dont do hollow points. It would be pretty simple to have them make a "Gould" clone in a smaller caliber. Mountain actually has a online design interface in the upper left of the homepage.

By the time you buy a couple sizing dies to take a .458 down to .451ish, you are half way there to just getting a 2 cavity die in the caliber you want. IIRC they are $100 for a 2 cavity and around $80 for a single.

I had no issues sizing the Gould bullet to .450 using a Lyman sizer die without having to use a intermediate size first. Already having the mold is the reason I originally tempted to do this. If I had no mold, your suggestion of acquiring a one close to diameter need would be the best approach.

 

[edmehlig]

Mountain molds and i believe LBT molds will cut you a custom 2 cavity mold but they dont do hollow points. It would be pretty simple to have them make a "Gould" clone in a smaller caliber. Mountain actually has a online design interface in the upper left of the homepage.

By the time you buy a couple sizing dies to take a .458 down to .451ish, you are half way there to just getting a 2 cavity die in the caliber you want. IIRC they are $100 for a 2 cavity and around $80 for a single.

I had no issues sizing the Gould bullet to .450 using a Lyman sizer die without having to use a intermediate size first. Already having the mold is the reason I originally tempted to do this. If I had no mold, your suggestion of acquiring a one close to diameter need would be the best approach.

Ditto no issues as long as they are lubed with either my Lee .451 or .452 sizing dies. Unlubed that's a different story.