I got them unsized and unlubed so I could set them up for what ever gun(s) I wanted. The first batch was sized to .4555" and lubed with whatever was in my Lube-A-Matic. This diameter works in both my lever guns (OK we're on topic now ) and my big throated S&W. I loaded them with Remington 2½ LP primers over 9.0grs of Unique.
This is a group I shot at 7 yds with IJ. Six rounds, five through the big hole then I pulled the one to the right
Next trip to the range I'll move the target back to 25 yds and try the bullets through my S&W 25-5 and OM Ruger BH.
I'll try to save some for the rifles to try at 100 yds when I can get to the outdoor range.
If you'll read the thread posted over on Handloads:
http://forums.handloads.com/forum_posts ... 17825&PN=1
the caster shows pics of how well these bullets expand in water and sand. I'm curious about what they'd do in a game animal. Not being a great white hunter, I really don't know what to use them on. Deer, hog, mouse??
But I thought I'd mention my project, and see if anybody here has any comments to make. I'm thinking I might bump up the load to 18.5grs of 2400 for at least one box of 50. That aughta be a smokin load.
Joe
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