Thread: gun collections/collectors here?

are you casting all lead bullets or what?
ever take a look at the barnes X bullets solid copper maintains 100% of its weight even after impact with bones etc etc

I know Barnes bullets are high, but I run TAC-X 300gr in my .458 Socom. For some reason that rifle just loves them. You do get what you pay for with their bullets, but I do wish they were a little more affordable...

Sorry for such a late post, (just now noticed it).. I've got at least 40 yrs reloading under my belt. My first experiences were pulling the handle for my dad (for my shells). We shot the shotguns quite a bit and it was much cheaper to reload back in the 60's & 70's to supply shells for his 2 sons. Dad reloaded pistol and rifle ammo also and taught me the skills.

I took it a bit further buying my first lathe 15 yrs ago to begin making/installing my own rifle barrels. Then it took 6 months to a year to get a new barrel from a top notch benchrest riflesmith. (still does i would say). I didnt' like the long waits for quality work so decided to learn how to do it myself. This start in rifle smithing led to my main hobby, as i now own 2 engine lathes, milling machines and surface grinders. ie a very well stocked machine shop. It is quite gratifying to do well in a benchrest match with rifle and bullets built by myself. (I make 6mm benchrest bullets too).

Re the Barnes bullets... they are my favorite hunting bullet. about 18 yrs ago, one of my M.D. friends was selling most of his "African" caliber rifles. I bought a 458 win mag (Remington safari grade) from him for $200. A 400 grain Barnes X shoots overlapping bullet hole groups with them @ 100 yds. I had a Mr. Vais install one of his brakes on this rifle soon as i got it. (kicks like a 30-06 or so with it and the 400 grain bullets). never going to Africa i had to try it on Tn. whitetails with results as one would expect. I also use Barnes on my 257 weatherby, 300 savage, 250 savage, 243 win, 270 win too. They are excellent shooting bullets even though they are long for caliber compared to lead core versions. Many states are going to lead free hunting requirements, & one has a head start with them, though i've seen ads lately for lead free in several other brands.

I shot pistols a bit in competition 30 yrs ago in silouette (quiting that when archery really got hold of me) , but now enjoy centerfire benchrest and rimfire benchrest. I've been shooting 22's mostly lately though. It is amazing how accurate a good custom rifle can be..

keep em in the center..

Kirk (Exarcher)

Originally Posted by BAMARACING8

are you casting all lead bullets or what?
ever take a look at the barnes X bullets solid copper maintains 100% of its weight even after impact with bones etc etc

All my bullets are cast with clean alloy and I use a mixture of Lyman/Lee/RCBS molds. Have a Lyman 4500 lube/sizer and 3 single stage presses set up. I have a bunch of molds....A bunch. Not as many as some I know, but a good bit for what I do. I cast the slugs and buckshot for my shotgun reloading. The slugs are one oz. out of a Lee mold...And they are FUN!!!!