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Thread: Anybody tried this in a Swiss Vetterli?

  1. 09-20-2011, 05:55 AM #1
    Chicken Thief
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    Anybody tried this in a Swiss Vetterli?

    A custom Lee HB boolit for the 10.4x38R cartridge?




    At the bottom of the page
    http://www.oldyoti.com/moulds.htm

    I have just bought a Vetterli and another one is on its way.
    Now i have to feed the beasts, and proper boolit moulds are either expensive or nonexistent. So for $65 + shipping this sounds almost to good to be true.
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  2. 09-20-2011, 11:22 AM #2
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    No. I shoot a Lee 310 RF in mine and it works well. I have one of the Lee hollow base custom molds I purchased several years ago, but have not tried those boolits in my Vetterli yet...........Mike
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  3. 09-20-2011, 12:46 PM #3
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    I am going for BP only and i like all the grease grooves.
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  4. 09-20-2011, 11:26 PM #4
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    Yes I have. Results were no better or worse than a heavy .44 magnum mold.
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  5. 09-21-2011, 02:25 AM #5
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  6. 09-21-2011, 09:36 AM #6
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    I never used that bullet but whats the number for it, I designed 3 mold for the Vets, check with CBE, he has the cherrys to make them also.
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  7. 08-12-2015, 07:45 AM #7
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    CBE? as i cast bullet engineering in australia? they do moulds for the vett?
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  8. 08-12-2015, 11:57 AM #8
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    I'm sure that is what smokemjoe meant. He sadly has passed away and cannot answer.
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  9. 08-12-2015, 10:09 PM #9
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    oh nuts.....................

    truly sad to lose such a knowledgeable brother!

    thank you fishman
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  10. 08-12-2015, 11:01 PM #10
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    Chicken Thief - determine the groove diameter on your Vetterli. Why - they came in various groove diameters depending on the model and period of manufacturer
    I may be able to help you with either cast custom 11.4x38R bullets or the custom mold for the proper groove diameter.
    If I can help you out, what are the customs regulations shipping bullets or molds?
    Last edited by John Boy; 08-12-2015 at 11:14 PM.
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  11. 08-13-2015, 04:10 AM #11
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    Groove diameter is critical in this situation and a heeled boolit may be needed. i have been able to slug a couple of Vetterlis and the Groove diameter ranged from .429 to .439. the one with the .439 groove is in my personal collection and i will someday acquire a proper heeled mould for it.

    My Vetterli always turns heads at the range.
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