Right on :just having fun!
If a shooter can find the right balance in a cast load, leading normally isnt an issue.
You seem to have found that.
When I first was trying to buy a cast rifle, I was looking for a 1:10" twist.
But I found a real good deal on my 1:12" twist .308 Rem700.
Looking back on it, I was fortunate to get this twist rate.
I know I can get well into the 2200's (fps) with my #311299's, but I will look at which powders will give me the ability to maintain accuracy.
IMR4350 & R22 are great candidates. My only limitation being if there is enough fuel room to reach the velocities I am targeting.
I really like the idea of having a full case without needing a filler!
But the light loads with a filler are so nice to shoot!
I have heard allot of positive things about RCBS moulds! I have one in a .357,160 gr.round nose plain base.
I shoot this bullet in my IMI Timberwolf. I average under an inch at 50 yards. But I have the bullet seated out to engrave the rifling slightly. A single load option only darn it. It seems no matter what, this rifle groups out to 1.5-2" at 50 yards if the bullet is seated deep enough to function through the action.
Plenty accurate for the cartridges capability. But I wish I had a shorter throat in that rifle!
Later guys! Straight shootin!
If a shooter can find the right balance in a cast load, leading normally isnt an issue.
You seem to have found that.
When I first was trying to buy a cast rifle, I was looking for a 1:10" twist.
But I found a real good deal on my 1:12" twist .308 Rem700.
Looking back on it, I was fortunate to get this twist rate.
I know I can get well into the 2200's (fps) with my #311299's, but I will look at which powders will give me the ability to maintain accuracy.
IMR4350 & R22 are great candidates. My only limitation being if there is enough fuel room to reach the velocities I am targeting.
I really like the idea of having a full case without needing a filler!
But the light loads with a filler are so nice to shoot!
I have heard allot of positive things about RCBS moulds! I have one in a .357,160 gr.round nose plain base.
I shoot this bullet in my IMI Timberwolf. I average under an inch at 50 yards. But I have the bullet seated out to engrave the rifling slightly. A single load option only darn it. It seems no matter what, this rifle groups out to 1.5-2" at 50 yards if the bullet is seated deep enough to function through the action.
Plenty accurate for the cartridges capability. But I wish I had a shorter throat in that rifle!
Later guys! Straight shootin!
