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Post by boolitdesigner on Mar 15, 2018 15:27:12 GMT -5
So basically, the task of drilling a hole into the front of a cast bullet does not effectively work unless the mouth is opened wide enough to also support initiate the expansion as well as the hardness of said bullet? |
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Post by Markbo on Mar 15, 2018 18:09:15 GMT -5
And how could I tell by looking at a commercial bullet which one it might be?
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Post by boolitdesigner on Mar 15, 2018 22:37:07 GMT -5
^^^^^^^^^^^^^ One with less flat area showing than the hole on the meplat.
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Post by williamiorg on Mar 16, 2018 15:06:57 GMT -5
These are between 14 and 16 BHN fired into sand. They were drilled on theForster hollow point drill. I’ll have to look to see how fast they were traveling but probably about 950fps.   |
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Post by boolitdesigner on Mar 16, 2018 15:15:20 GMT -5
You fired a "solid" from the lack of performance. Had those been cast of a 40:1 or softer alloy, they may have opened more at that velocity.
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Post by williamiorg on Mar 16, 2018 16:19:40 GMT -5
Was just curious. When shot into water up close they will start to open. They need to be pretty soft as you say.
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Post by jjsharpshooter on Mar 23, 2018 22:45:31 GMT -5
Any more interest? Time to make this? I see over on castboolits they are working on a 385 gr .500 HP group buy, but I was wanting a little heavier like this one. Any chance in making this design a reality? I'm looking for a new mold for my recently acquired Bfr 500 JRH and would love a hp version, but if not enough interest I will order a WFN design. |
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Post by ryan on Mar 24, 2018 9:05:13 GMT -5
Any more interest? Time to make this? I see over on castboolits they are working on a 385 gr .500 HP group buy, but I was wanting a little heavier like this one. Any chance in making this design a reality? I'm looking for a new mold for my recently acquired Bfr 500 JRH and would love a hp version, but if not enough interest I will order a WFN design. I'm still in if we can make this happen |
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Post by boolitdesigner on Mar 24, 2018 11:39:54 GMT -5
Oh, it will happen........ But we don't want you all to have to break your piggy bank when they all come in. We're trying to spread out the financial pain...............
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Post by ryan on Mar 24, 2018 12:52:04 GMT -5
Oh, it will happen........ But we don't want you all to have to break your piggy bank when they all come in. We're trying to spread out the financial pain............... And I for one certainly appreciate that! I received two bills from Mihec last week so decided to count up the number of buys I'm currently waiting on. If my list is accurate, I'm still waiting on 8 more, and I haven't even signed up for Fermin's new .44 slug yet! It's not usually an issue just as long as they don't all show up at once. I'm thrilled that we've added boolitdesigner to our ranks! |
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Post by 2 Dogs on May 6, 2018 0:38:34 GMT -5
Bob, in the 257-640 thread, there's question about the 6 cavity mold. Brass or aluminum?
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Post by boolitdesigner on May 6, 2018 7:53:38 GMT -5
^^^^^^^^^^^ Answered on GB thread.................
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Post by 2 Dogs on Jul 23, 2018 15:22:23 GMT -5
Bob, guys are chit chatting about the 22 Hornet lately. I just snagged a Super 14 Contender barrel. What would you suggest as a proper small game cast bullet? I know I would love a GCHP that ran about 35-40 grains and had a really bad attitude!!
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Post by boolitdesigner on Jul 26, 2018 9:42:41 GMT -5
I can do that Fermin............ Give me some time as a neighbor is occupying most all of it right now (GB drawings included in that time business).
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Post by ryan on Jul 27, 2018 13:17:47 GMT -5
Bob, guys are chit chatting about the 22 Hornet lately. I just snagged a Super 14 Contender barrel. What would you suggest as a proper small game cast bullet? I know I would love a GCHP that ran about 35-40 grains and had a really bad attitude!! Especially now that Lipsey's has a Ruger #1 Hornet on the way! Excellent timing for one of Bob's creations! |
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