Thanks...learned that the hollow base bullets size best with the base entering the sizer first.
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Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Thanks...learned that the hollow base bullets size best with the base entering the sizer first.
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
RE: MP HG#50 HBWC 38 or 357 mold
https://www.mp-molds.com/product/mp-hg50-hbwc-38-357/
Did my first attempt at Hi-Tek coating some wadcutter cast bullets. The coating actually looks better...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
FYI ...setting up my toaster oven, mixing bowls etc. for a first attempt at Hi-Tek Bullet coating and learned that my trapping dirt sifter fits my toaster oven like a glove. Both Bass Pro and...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I have some Bayou 138gr BNWC (Hi-Tek) that are getting 1-1/2" groups at 50 yards DA/red dot through my revolver. Loading for a 125K power factor. Noticed that the Bayou bullet drops right in the MP...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Preparing to do some casting with the MP 4 cavity HG#50 mold. It has the option of solid and (2) hollow base configurations.
I'm sure I'll wind up casting all (3) eventually...but was wondering...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Robert
I did just that, took an old Lyman 38/357 roll crimp die and shortened it via lathe. Now have a great 9mm roll crimp...did run out of 7/8-14 die threads to lock the die...but that's an...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Experimenting with lead bullets in a 9mm revolver and was wondering if there might be a 9mm roll crimp die out there somewhere?
Thanks..I thought there was a "smoke" procedure..maybe just for aluminum molds?
I know this has been discussed before but I can't locate the posts related to preping a new mold for casting.
Have a new MP 4 cavity brass hollow point mold and would appreciate the proper prep...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I understand that the burning of bullet lube creates smoke..but was curious if a gas check would reduce the smoke at all?
This is an old thread but very informative...I am planning on buying a 986 Pro (5") ...the prices seem to be locked at $1339?
My concern is 50 yard accuracy...anyone else have a 986 with good...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Like I mentioned...don't plan on sizing my 360-640L down to 9MM, don't own a 9mm, but as you noted that MP 357-125 looks like a copy of the 360-640. Was just curious.
Forum: Cast Boolits
I'm just curious - have no plans or need to do it. But for example would sizing the MP 360640 (130gr) plain base bullet down to .355 for 9mm loads be acceptable in the long run.
FYI Only, rec'd an email from MP Molds that these molds are back in stock:
MP 360-640 Light HP mold 4 cav. (Multi choice) - Plain base
MP 360-640 Light SOLID 4 Cavity Mold (Multi Choice)
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Here is a better explanation:
https://revolverguy.com/revup-action-hammer/
That is addressed...lighter, faster hammer, spring selection and longer firing pin. The guys that have them..love them.
The hammer drop force (lbs) remains the same, it's just isn't felt once the...
I plan on attending the Bianchi Cup in May and may use it then, from what I read on other forums...the folks love it. Single action and J frames are just a thought right now. BTW I rarely fire my...
I'm not connected to this vendor but did order a K/L frame hammer kit from them. The inventor, Warren Moore of Protocall Design comes up with a lot of great handgun competition shooting aides.
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Thanks...I finally settled in on 5.1...1001FPS average....and it's still 50 yard accurate.
BTW: MP advertises the bullet cast weight 135 gr when solid.
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Having enough trouble locating small pistol primers...going to up the powder tomorrow.
Thanks for your input.
For action pistol I need to target 980FPS with my 127gr lead plain base hollow point (power factor). The bullet is essentially the MP 360640L at .358. Right now I'm up to 4.6 gr of W231 and...
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |