Making Solid Bullets - Bronze/Copper

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Anyone make Solid Copper/Bronze Bullets on a lathe?
We are looking ae experimenting to make so Solid Bullets for a .338LMAI. I have been reading up on the types of materials used. Lutz Moller has made some record winning .338LM "LM105" Bullet. A lot of Lutz's web pages are "404" and do not shoe the info anymore.
If any of you LRH member have made any Solids what metal did you use and what was your results?
Thanks
Len & Jill

 

[sable tireur]

Lutz Möller has had some very usable ideas with regard to bullet design and manufacturing. Unfortunately he walked on the toes of the folks at GS Custom who summarily sued him and won. He was gradually replaced on the internet. There is still some information available in English and some on the German website he created but not nearly the amount he had originally.

Virtually everything he pronounced as being beneficial for creating solid bullets has been produced now and this market has grown and developed to encompass designs even better than those from a couple of decades ago.

Originally, solid rifle bullets were turned on Swiss screw machine lathes. CNC lathes have pretty much replaced these older versions. However, even though somewhat more affordable, CNC lathes can often carry substantial prices, even when found on the used market. Then of course you will need to consider the design software and the turning software and the right person to handle this software.

You might consider making arrangements to talk with the folks at Hammer bullets to get a clear picture of what you're thinking of getting into. They might be able to impart some excellent information without compromising their own work.

Good Luck!

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Lutz Möller has had some very usable ideas with regard to bullet design and manufacturing. Unfortunately he walked on the toes of the folks at GS Custom who summarily sued him and won. He was gradually replaced on the internet. There is still some information available in English and some on the German website he created but not nearly the amount he had originally.

Virtually everything he pronounced as being beneficial for creating solid bullets has been produced now and this market has grown and developed to encompass designs even better than those from a couple of decades ago.

Originally, solid rifle bullets were turned on Swiss screw machine lathes. CNC lathes have pretty much replaced these older versions. However, even though somewhat more affordable, CNC lathes can often carry substantial prices, even when found on the used market. Then of course you will need to consider the design software and the turning software and the right person to handle this software.

You might consider making arrangements to talk with the folks at Hammer bullets to get a clear picture of what you're thinking of getting into. They might be able to impart some excellent information without compromising their own work.

Good Luck!

Sable
Thanks Much for you info!
Len & Jill

 

[gillettehunter]

This guy does some :

Recovered Bullets - Topic

forums.accuratereloading.com

 

[Dr. Vette]

You might consider making arrangements to talk with the folks at Hammer bullets to get a clear picture of what you're thinking of getting into. They might be able to impart some excellent information without compromising their own work.

Good Luck!

Probably cheapest to have Hammer turn the bullets for you once you discuss design.
Steve is willing to listen to suggestions, and if your design is good they could always add it to their line.

 

[Buffalobwana]

Saeed Al Maktum who runs accuratereloading.com forums makes "Walterhog" bullets. A copper bullet they turn on their own lathe.

He lives in the UAE. I have been to his house and his underground shooting range. Quite a setup. Makes me kind of wish I was a Crown Prince too!

He's pretty helpful with reloading info. If you are a member, send him a PM. He might be able to help you with design and/or tips.