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.375 High BC bullet casting
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<blockquote data-quote="MOAaccurateBob" data-source="post: 1200725" data-attributes="member: 86677"><p>That is what I was wondering about with the solid lead bullets. I havent had much experience with solid lead alloy bullets except for my .54 cal muzzle loader and it moves at turtle speed compared to a high power rifle round. I was not sure if the lead would deform at that high of velocities. I was also wondering if there was a reason why nobody seems to make cast brass bullets. I know that brass would have to be melted in a furnace but is there some kind of drawback or problem related to pouring the molten brass into a form and making casts, like maybe bubles or inconsistantsies in the casts. I always wondered if it could be done and if it would be cheaper for the home reloader. It would be nice to make my own .375 bullets but for $3000+ for bullet making equipment from Corbin and thousands upon thousands for a CNC lathe it would never be economical. I could buy alot of Hammer, Cutting Edge, and GS Custom pills for $3000. I still might experiment and see if a cast brass alloy bullet could be made. I won't try it on my current rifle build but maybe on an old Sears and Robuck rifle in 30-06 just to see if it would work. I don't know for sure but Barnes solid copper bullets look formed or cast to me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MOAaccurateBob, post: 1200725, member: 86677"] That is what I was wondering about with the solid lead bullets. I havent had much experience with solid lead alloy bullets except for my .54 cal muzzle loader and it moves at turtle speed compared to a high power rifle round. I was not sure if the lead would deform at that high of velocities. I was also wondering if there was a reason why nobody seems to make cast brass bullets. I know that brass would have to be melted in a furnace but is there some kind of drawback or problem related to pouring the molten brass into a form and making casts, like maybe bubles or inconsistantsies in the casts. I always wondered if it could be done and if it would be cheaper for the home reloader. It would be nice to make my own .375 bullets but for $3000+ for bullet making equipment from Corbin and thousands upon thousands for a CNC lathe it would never be economical. I could buy alot of Hammer, Cutting Edge, and GS Custom pills for $3000. I still might experiment and see if a cast brass alloy bullet could be made. I won't try it on my current rifle build but maybe on an old Sears and Robuck rifle in 30-06 just to see if it would work. I don't know for sure but Barnes solid copper bullets look formed or cast to me. [/QUOTE]
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