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Cast bullet loads
May 9th, 2010 at 3:27pm
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I have been shooting 180 gr. cast (wheel weight lead) bullets over 22 gr. of IMR 4198, with accuracy less than I can get with a 180 gr. jacketed bullet.  I recently got a 200 gr. mold but have not shot any of the 200 gr. bullets.  I was wondering if anyone was shooting this projectile and what results they have obtained.  I am hoping that the heavier bullet will stabilize better and I can get the kind of accuracy that I am getting with the jacketed 180 (Hornady) bullet.  I am getting velocity of about 1700 fps with that powder charge.  Thanks for any input.
  
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Re: Cast bullet loads
Reply #1 - May 10th, 2010 at 12:05am
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I shoot a 185 gr Lee sized .312 over 19.0 gr of IMR SR-4759 with excellent accuracy. I've not tried a 200gr cast load in my Krag, but I do shoot the Lee 200gr sized .310 in both my M1917 and 03A3 over 22 gr of SR-4759 with excellent results. I would start with about 16-17gr of 4759 under the 200 gr bullet (in your Krag) and work up by 0.5 gr increments. The number one key to accuracy with cast bullets is proper bullet size. Be sure and slug the bore on your rifle. Size the bullets at or 0.001 over bore size.
  
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Re: Cast bullet loads
Reply #2 - May 20th, 2010 at 11:27pm
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Thanks for the info.  I will give those suggestions/loads a try.  My bore is like new with a mirror finish like it was never fired.  My guess is that it is still good to shoot a .308 size bullet, but if I have any accuracy problems, I will definitely heed your advise and slug the barrel.  I appreciate you taking the time to reply-thanks again.
  
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