Picked up an old issue of Guns & Ammo from our basement last night for something to look at. Like April, 1965 old. In it is a series of "50 most-often-asked questions on reloading," by Lysle D. Kilborn. In case you don't know who that gentleman is, I shall tell you. It states he is internationally known for his work on improved case design, and among other things, designed the K Hornet. It says he has had a lifetime of tool making and gunsmithing.
I have the first edition of Lyman's Handbook of Cast Bullets. In the book is a page telling how they put the first edition together. They state, "In between answering thousands of letters from our reloading friends, Lysle Kilbourn, on the Lyman staff, gave a great deal of time-- designing and testing data--"
The build up is just to show that when he states something about reloading, it should be correct.
In the magazine article is the question, "Can a gas check designed bullet be shot less the gas check, at the lower velocity, as satisfactory as a plain base bullet?"
This question comes up on these threads, and I for one, have always stated that they are not as satisfacory without a gas check. Here is Mr Kilbourn's answer.
"All things being equal, a gas check bullet less the gas check should perform just as good as a plain base bullet of similar design and weight."
I have the first edition of Lyman's Handbook of Cast Bullets. In the book is a page telling how they put the first edition together. They state, "In between answering thousands of letters from our reloading friends, Lysle Kilbourn, on the Lyman staff, gave a great deal of time-- designing and testing data--"
The build up is just to show that when he states something about reloading, it should be correct.
In the magazine article is the question, "Can a gas check designed bullet be shot less the gas check, at the lower velocity, as satisfactory as a plain base bullet?"
This question comes up on these threads, and I for one, have always stated that they are not as satisfacory without a gas check. Here is Mr Kilbourn's answer.
"All things being equal, a gas check bullet less the gas check should perform just as good as a plain base bullet of similar design and weight."
We have the same book and mine is very tattered and showing it age and amount of use it's had. Starting on page 25 is an article by the gentleman you've mentioned, Lysle Kilbourn, Selecting The Right Bullet For Your Gun. Wish I could get another copy of that 1st Edition Lyman Handbook of Cast Bullets however, with a little care, this one should last for my needs
