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Has anybody tried any of there bullets? The bore diameter in my Marlin is .380, it’s not perfect especially the first few inches at the breach it looks pretty rough. I do have some cast bullets I bought from a gun show a few years ago but I’m kind hesitant of trying them out because of the bore condition. Any thoughts?
Why be hesitant with the cast? In years of experience shooting hundreds of old rifles with barrels in junky to excellent condition, I have only had a few that would not shoot cast. As long as the barrel is straight, has a decent crown and decent rifling, it will shoot into 3" at 100 meters. Even terrible barrels will shoot into 3-5". Its all in the sizing diameter, velocity, alloy, and how well you shoot.
Gas checks are a huge help with so-so barrels--------------------Sixgun
I agree with sixgun. No harm can come from shooting them if the gun is sound. Just don't load up 100 at once. Load up about 20 of them and give it a try. If they shoot well, then load a bunch!
Sixgun wrote:Why be hesitant with the cast? In years of experience shooting hundreds of old rifles with barrels in junky to excellent condition, I have only had a few that would not shoot cast. As long as the barrel is straight, has a decent crown and decent rifling, it will shoot into 3" at 100 meters. Even terrible barrels will shoot into 3-5". Its all in the sizing diameter, velocity, alloy, and how well you shoot.
Gas checks are a huge help with so-so barrels--------------------Sixgun
The cast bullets are from Beartooth 265 grain gas checked sized at .380. I should try them since I bought 300 of them. Thanks for your input!
I use Hawk bullets in my .380 bore 38-55 circa 1905. The bore is a little rough but i get 1 1/2" groups at 100 yds. The bullets seem to obturate well and fill the bore. Just wish they were a little cheaper....
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