1. I've never slugged the barrel on any of my firearms. I hear about it often but haven't a clue about how to go about it. For instance, how do I go about it on lever actions? Do I drive it all the way through from the muzzle? Same for revolvers.
2. I've tried to find egg sinkers the approximate size but all the ones I have are way off for the purpose.
If I can get the answer for #1 question I can probably cluge up a solution for #2...I can probably drill out a steel plate with bit diameters a bit oversize and drive the lead through first before slugging.
I currently have the following calibers to consider:
.30 - 92 yr old Win 94
.30 - 25 yr old Win 94
.30+ - Mosin Nagant
300 Savage
7X57 Mauser (Ruger No1)
280 Rem (Win M70)
405 WCF (Ruger No1)
45/70 - Pedersoli Sharps
44 Spl/44Mag - Ruger SBH, S&W Mod 24, 44 Mag Carbine (Ruger)
45ACP - Colt and Kimber 1911's
I have plenty of pure lead so could also make up rudimentary molds (see drilling steel plate above)
Any suggestions truly appreciated, especially re: the lever actions, revolvers, and auto's noted in question #1. I can deal with the single shots, bolt actions, and 45ACP's as I can drive the slug in and out from the same end.