2 questions on elk hunting bullets

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30 December 2009, 00:54

ledvm

2 questions on elk hunting bullets

What is the best .50 cal projectile for elk where you can't use sabots?

Anyone use the Lee REAL (rifling engraved at loading) bullets?

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30 December 2009, 08:40

sharpsguy

The REAL bullets work just fine. I have the Lee mold and use them in my Kodiak side by side percussion double rifle.

You will like their performance on elk.

30 December 2009, 19:59

ledvm

quote:
I have the Lee mold

I know nothing about casting. What kind of lead alloy do you use?

31 December 2009, 01:53

sharpsguy

I use 30 -1 lead to tin. I have a stainless steel pot that holds about 80 pounds. I typically put in 60 pounds of sheet lead and two pounds of tin.

Do a search for Track of the Wolf. This company is a major supplier in the muzzleloading market, and you should be able to buy these bullets already cast from them.

31 December 2009, 19:45

Concho42

I use straight wheel weight in all my muzzle loading rifles as for mold Lyman and lee is all I have !Round ball and conicals and they are great !

Don't take the chip !