SpringOWeiler
New member
I've reached my limit on patience for the manufactures to restock reloading components. It seems like our unified support over the last year and a half has translated into 125-150% price increases on ammo and components in my area. Thank year Sierra, Hornady, Speer, Federal, and all the others. Even my budget sources have been dried up for over 6 months. The only solution i see is to start casting again.
I'm planning on focusing my efforts on the 7.62x39mm. I would like to use the 160gr tumble lube gas checked design. I plan on melting down range scrap as my primary source of lead. I'm under the impression that range scrap is essentially pure lead or 8-12BHN. However, since I'm using a gas check is the lead suitable to shoot at 1900-2100fps? Or do i need to buy a hardener and do a little bit of math to find the proper wt%? Also I'll be getting something in the 405+gr wt range for my 1895gg 45-70. I don't have a mold picked out would love suggestions for that gun.
I'm pretty new to smokeless casting, I've only made 50 cal minnie balls for a knight inline, and 45cal 200 concials for a colt walker repo. I think I have the the basic process down, but almost zero experience to base it off of.
Thanks!
I'm planning on focusing my efforts on the 7.62x39mm. I would like to use the 160gr tumble lube gas checked design. I plan on melting down range scrap as my primary source of lead. I'm under the impression that range scrap is essentially pure lead or 8-12BHN. However, since I'm using a gas check is the lead suitable to shoot at 1900-2100fps? Or do i need to buy a hardener and do a little bit of math to find the proper wt%? Also I'll be getting something in the 405+gr wt range for my 1895gg 45-70. I don't have a mold picked out would love suggestions for that gun.
I'm pretty new to smokeless casting, I've only made 50 cal minnie balls for a knight inline, and 45cal 200 concials for a colt walker repo. I think I have the the basic process down, but almost zero experience to base it off of.
Thanks!