Hardcast Bullets

[2506]

So after months of tinkering, I found the best load for my Ruger Bisley to be 9.0gr of Unique and a 265gr Keith-style bullet. My last order was 500 and it's time to reorder. Unfortunately, the outfit I previously bought from is closed. Anyone know where to get a 265 grainer in .452"?
I've found some 260gr and 270gr, but no 265--any help would be appreciated.

2506 out.

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[deadeye]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/11...rain-lead-wide-flat-nose-gas-check-box-of-500

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/2283

 

[2506]

I looked at those already, Deadeye. I should've mentioned I don't want a gas-check. Looking for a Keith-style rather than a WFN.

 

[Steve M]

https://www.beartoothbullets.com/bulletselect/display.php?catagory=22

 

[Benchrest]

Beartooth makes good stuff, but you should expect to wait 4-6 months for your order to arrive.

 

[Tilos]

So after months of tinkering, I found the best load for my Ruger Bisley to be 9.0gr of Unique and a 265gr Keith-style bullet. My last order was 500 and it's time to reorder. Unfortunately, the outfit I previously bought from is closed. Anyone know where to get a 265 grainer in .452"?
I've found some 260gr and 270gr, but no 265--any help would be appreciated.
2506 out.

Have you considered going to either Hi-Tek coated or powder coated bullets?
They cost about the same as traditional lubed bullets, but shoot/load much cleaner, with no smoke, and you won't be handling lead anymore.
Finding 265gr could be a challenge though, here's some 255gr, from a reputable company:
http://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=210&category=5&secondary=14&keywords=

 

[Pyro]

Have you considered making your own........as in casting...........that way you can do what you wish an have many choices available..........just a thought

 

[Velzey]

You mean I can buy hard cast bullets? I don't need to make them???

 

[Benchrest]

You mean I can buy hard cast bullets? I don't need to make them???

Total myth!

 

[Scott F]

I cast a 260 gr 452 bullet from a Lee mould and powder coat. I will never shoot a lubed bullet again. Powder is reasonable from Powder By The Pound and a pound lasts a long, long time. I shake and bake with black airsoft BBs and bake in a $20 toaster oven.

 

[Benchrest]

Yep

The Vaquero loves em'

 

[Scott F]

So does my Blackhawk.

 

[Tilos]

I cast a 260 gr 452 bullet from a Lee mould and powder coat. I will never shoot a lubed bullet again. Powder is reasonable from Powder By The Pound and a pound lasts a long, long time. I shake and bake with black airsoft BBs and bake in a $20 toaster oven.

When I switched to coated, I had a 2k lubed loaded and have yet to shoot them.
I don't want to lube up/dirty my guns or deal with the gooey brass anymore

 

[Scott F]

When I switched to coated, I had a 2k lubed loaded and have yet to shoot them.
I don't want to lube up/dirty my guns or deal with the gooey brass anymore

Nice thing about cast is you can throw them back in the pot and start over.

 

[Benchrest]

When I switched to coated, I had a 2k lubed loaded and have yet to shoot them.
I don't want to lube up/dirty my guns or deal with the gooey brass anymore

EDIT: The following suggestion works great with lubed bullets, NOT loaded ammo: 15 minutes in white gas, stir, and rinse with hot water = lube gone. Coat em' & shoot em'

I'm an idiot for glossing over the 'loaded' part

 

[Tilos]

15 minutes in white gas, stir, and rinse with hot water = lube gone. Coat em' & shoot em'

um...they're loaded into cases, with powder/primers
I don't cast or coat bullets...I buy them that way

 

[Benchrest]

Yeah, might not want to soak them in gas

And coating is easy

 

[Scott F]

The gas and loaded ammunition might not be a real good idea.

 

[Benchrest]

Kinda missed the 'loaded' part

 

[Scott F]

I also think my idea about throwing them back in the lead pot might not be a real good id.ea. Exciting many but still not a good idea.