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09 March 2004, 01:57
Far Canel
Hunting with Cast Loads,place stories & pics here.
I start with BA's Big banger 45/120 on the right.

L to R
45/70,338WM,404Jeffs and 45/120.


09 March 2004, 02:15
Bad Ass Wallace
Thought you might like to know about these gems, 225gn 8mm and 170gn 6.5mm designed especially for military mausers (I got them on back order);






Special order moulds from Lee through Midsouth Shooters Supplys.
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/so_mould.asp
09 March 2004, 02:35
Bakes
Often thought about cast projectiles for my Mausers.
09 March 2004, 02:44
Far Canel
Oh goody when do we get them buddy? I try those 6.5's that's for sure.
09 March 2004, 10:36
muzza
BAW - is the 45-120 based on the RCBS Basic brass case , or is it a copy of an existing calibre ? I need a specimen of the cartridge if possible ...?
09 March 2004, 11:09
Bad Ass Wallace
Both are the same except for 1 in 18" twist for 45/120 and 1 in 14" for RCBS. I'll give you a shell when you are over if you can get it back through customs!
09 March 2004, 12:49
muzza
Mate , my international cartridge carrying is always done with permits and approvals , it aint worth trying any other way - beleive me ! I would like a specimen of that cartridge , thanks .
09 March 2004, 14:43
Bad Ass Wallace
What else from, 404Jeff, 38/55,38/40, 220Swift,22PPC,17AH,17Mach4, 32/40,340W,40/65,270AI,257AI, ah stuff it give me your list and I'll see what I got!
11 March 2004, 23:16
rugeruser
G'day Grossenfarter-to-be, I get the impression you've tried cast bullets in the 270 (AI?). Any good? I'm interested from the 'plinking' point of view in my 270win. Any thoughts?
11 March 2004, 23:25
Far Canel
Ackley Improved=AI
You name it Bad Ass has improved it.
11 March 2004, 23:57
Bad Ass Wallace
130gn RCBS with 16gn 2400, shot OK (2" at 50yds) however I've always found the small more efficient cases to shoot cast better.
The pistol cals 32/20,38/40,44/40 give much tighter grouping if loaded with care.
My favourite cast calibre is 7X57 with RCBS 145gn. 28.5gn AR2206 goes 1800fps with MOA grouping.
12 March 2004, 01:34
ChuckWagon
So shouldn't that be BAI ?? I likey the looks of that 45-120
12 March 2004, 13:03
C1PNR
Bad Ass Wallace,

Quote:

Thought you might like to know about these gems, 225gn 8mm and 170gn 6.5mm designed especially for military mausers (I got them on back order);






Special order moulds from Lee through Midsouth Shooters Supplys.
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/so_mould.asp



I have both of them on back order too! Just heard yesterday they have my 6.5 ready to ship, but only 9 of the 8mm ordered (out of the 25 needed for Lee to cut them).

We need to find someone to order up the 8mm's, and soon! I want to load some! NOW!!