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Offline MZ5

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Cast loads in a 1927 Thompson?
« on: February 02, 2008, 11:57:46 AM »
This may be a silly question, but I don't know so I'm asking.  Does anyone shoot cast bullets in a 1927 Thompson (aka Tommy gun)?  I can't afford much money for shooting any more, so cast bullets (or plated) might make some sense for me.  Any issues doing this in a Thompson?  Any reason to load differently than I would for my 1911?  Thanks.
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Re: Cast loads in a 1927 Thompson?
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2008, 02:43:54 AM »
Don't see a real problem if it's semi auto. If it's a full auto, leading would be a problem pretty quick as heat builds up in the barrel. By the way, even cast lead bullets are far from inexpensive these days!!
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Re: Cast loads in a 1927 Thompson?
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2008, 08:31:56 AM »
For what it's worth, I have a buddy that had and may still have one in full auto (legally).  He loaded cast bullets without a problem.  His daytime job?  Chief Warrant officer in the Weapons Training Department, United States Army Ordnance Center and School.
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Re: Cast loads in a 1927 Thompson?
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2008, 12:23:51 PM »
Since they are recoil operated there's no gas system to clog up.  Will work fine.
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Re: Cast loads in a 1927 Thompson?
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2008, 12:52:00 PM »
I have done speed shooting with cast lead out of quite a few guns without any problem whatsoever.  All semi auto though....
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Re: Cast loads in a 1927 Thompson?
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2008, 08:51:18 AM »
Check with Leadheads for hardcast 230gr .452" bullets.......the website is Proshootpro.com, & like the other gent said, since you probably will not have a full-auto version, I wouldn't think they'd pose a problem, but I have to admit, altho I'd LOVE to own one, I never have. Did rent one, tho, at Buffalo Rock Shooter's Supply in Ottawa, Illinois, back in the late '70's. $7 for a 20rnd stick mag. Just like sprayin' a water hose! Great fun! jd45
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Re: Cast loads in a 1927 Thompson?
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2008, 03:01:14 AM »
I apologize, fellas, for not posting my "Thank You" to you all for your replies.  That was impolite of me.
Thank you!

I haven't loaded anything for my Thompson yet for a number of reasons, but I have some plated bullets I'll try out.  A local shop here that recently closed (owners retired) had a decent-looking 1928 (class III automatic) in the case for $15,000.  That'd be pretty cool, but I doubt I could pay for the ammo!
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Re: Cast loads in a 1927 Thompson?
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2008, 06:37:05 AM »
I had one, and sold it quickly, as I have two young boys (19 and 21 YO) who loved to shoot it.  I couldn't reload ammo fast enough even with my progressive press.  I was loading 230 grain cast bullets and didn't have any problems with malfuncioning. It,s a high $ gun to feed. I would like to get one in 22 rf.
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