Kipper

Why???? My mum said not to put my hand in the fire so I did to see why lol.. Can you explain for a newbie to cast bulets like myself and others that may read this Alpha1

I was running 155s before at around 2850fps iirc but elevation on the 185s was an extra 1.5 ish but i didn't notice any big difference in wind age. After speaking to MME and giving him my chrono data I am told I am pushing the 185 mistrals far too slow for them to sing at 2400 -2500fps , I could go hotter but I'm already happy with the Wimbledon results so far so shalt bother. I have sitting some 175 Wimbledon and 175 + 185 mistrals if anyone wants 10 to try out.

24yrdnod has a AI somewhere in theses listings going cheap

I finally got to take the test pack MME sent me before lockdown. I loaded up his 185 mistrals , 10 thou off using N150 from 41.0 to 42.8gr Iin 0.2gr increments I also loaded up his 185 Wimbledon match 10 thou off using N150 with the same charges. I'm running a howa 1500 in 308 with a 24in heavy barrel, wind was good today at about 10mph tops shooting at 500yards onto a fclass target and here is how I got on. The mistrals where all over the place out my rifle , a disaster. But his website does say they need time and effort to get right. The Wimbledon match however. I ended up with a velocity deviation off 67fps at the muzzle and 46fps terminal, over 10 different charge weights !!!!!!! The highest between any 2 weights was 26fps MV... I wasn't reading the wind as per i should be as I was just firing through the chrono and the 10 shoot group came in at 1.38moa. The first thing I did noticed when I sat down to start loading them etc was the consistency in my comparator on both was far better than the Scenar I compared them against (only 185s I had on the bench).. Much to say I am aware to order a box off Wimbledon match now.....

First steep now that I'm finished all the jacketed rounds is to purge the barrel off copper. Then I need to slug it or the bore I was going to ask you too call for a chat Andrew to steal your experience but I see your state side lol

I bought a lyman M die today off Terryh. What do you recommend, I wont be casting my own- simply don't habe the time as nice as it would be, maybe in the future

Sold

set off weaver mounts for a Howa 1500 SA with screws £15 posted

I have 2 spare attachments for the dolphin tracker.. both for swivel stud 1 in black and 1 unpainted (shiney alloy) Spare pin and rubbers with both and in good condition Will swap for anschutz rail attachment £20 each posted

I'm still trying to locate a slug, we have loads off black powder guys in 1 off the clubs but it's still closed yet. Considered asking shellhouse to sell me a few off each to slug the 303 and the 44 and be cheeky

I don't expect accuracy to be fantastic but I don't what to just hope & pray either.. would I be better slugging the bore then and using that measurement?

I havent slugged the barrel yet, its a smle mk3*.. shellhouse have a 165gr hard cast GC listed on there website and its main use will be 200yards.. i havent really went to town on the barrel as I had 80 odd jackets rounds sitting to use up before I move onto cast. I havent collected the win 94 yet so havent done anything with it.

I plan on just buying them, I have little free time to reload as it is without learning how to cast them.. there resonable inexpensive from shellhouse for 500 and come gas checked etc. Ill look out for that powder, so far I've been only told unique which works in the 44 also

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How did you do that??? I intend to use hard cast with gas check supplied from shellhouse. Ive never loaded anything but jacketed but have a 44mag coming so need to learn and since my smle is a 1918 I figured why not shoot as it was intended to be pre mk7 ammo.

How does that work popsbengo.. juat test and adjust the depth till acquired size

I want to start reloading for my smle with cast bullets but been told I need to get a expander die for the mouth. I can't find one for love nor money. What is everyone else using to flare the case mouth

Is the 30mm med tier one still available?

Ill take theses on Friday if there still avalible then

I'm on the fence, if you decide to reduce it in the future let me know Martin. I like the hact but always fancied a timney

I personally wouldn't have carpet on my bench.. powder in the fibres etc etc

I got the Wimbledon match and mistral. What what I gather there pretty much Wimbledon = Smk etc Mistral = berger hybrid Mistral -T = berger hybrid with ballistic tip ... Just wish I could try them out

I got 2 different styles in 175gr & 185gr 308, just ordered 55grbt in 223 there just now. He does various calibres up to 338

http://mmeriflebullets.co.uk/index.html Guy was a absolute gent to deal with. The BC is around the same as a berger depending on your rifle and development put in I am told. So far I have only measured them on the ogive as they were as consistent as my box off scenars L I have.

I bought a batch off a guy based in the UK.. does several varieties and suppose to be really good but I haven't had the chance to test them but were very very well priced at £35 per 100.. I am stuffed if I can remember his name though but will be on box when I get home