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03 November 2004, 01:20
jh45gun
Another problem?
I posted about my 308 cast bullet not expanding and some say I did not push it enough to maybe expand. Some one gave me a other thing to think about. My Encore has a 15 inch barrel and they said if the load I used was tested in a rifle barrel say a average of 22 inches, that is 7 inches difference that would lower the velocity out of my Encore which MAYBE is why the bullet did not expand. What do you guys think and if so how should I go about figuring out a load since I do not have access to a chrony? Jim
03 November 2004, 13:00
bfrshooter
The answers on your "no expansion post will explain it."
03 November 2004, 21:28
jh45gun
OK
04 November 2004, 06:34
derf
For gosh sakes Jim, don't be so cheap. The "Shooting Crony" isn't all that expensive! derf
04 November 2004, 13:54
jh45gun
Quote:

For gosh sakes Jim, don't be so cheap. The "Shooting Crony" isn't all that expensive! derf




Not Cheap just poor if I cannot afford jacketed bullets and switched to cast to save money plus the enjoyment of making my own I sure cannot afford a chrony. Heck it is a stretch buying powder and other neccesities.
04 November 2004, 16:17
marlinlover
You can buy a refurbished Chrony for $50.

Let's all pitch in a few bucks and buy him one..