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Offline Nebraska Kelly

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Oversized Bore
« on: December 22, 2005, 11:52:32 PM »
Hello. I have a new 44mag handi rifle that measures .435.  I have turned this into a 445 supermag. I have had the bore slugged twice. The measurment of .435 is accurate. I am looking to shoot a 275 to 310 grain hard cast gas checked slug at around 1800 1900fps. I want to shoot bullets of .445.  I cant seem to find anyone who cast that size bullets. I am afraid I will not get the accuracy or the velocity of wrongly sized bullets.  Am I worrying about something that isnt really a problem? Will bullets sized .430 .431 .432 .433 be ok? Perhaps you can tell me where to get bullets that fit my bore? This is my first attempt at using cast bullets. I want to get it right. I would very much appreciate your help. Thanks.
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« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2006, 06:41:20 AM »
Since you aren't a caster the bullets sources of oversize bullets are very limited, and a good fit to the bore is mandatory for good performance with such a large barrel.  I highly reccomend that you get into casting, and order a bullet that fits your gun, but if you don't have the coins to invest or don't want to, try Mt Baldy Bullets.  If they don't have a mold you can buy one that is right for your gun and they will custom cast and size, using LBT lubricant, for you, and do it very affordably.

 If you would like to buy high quality commercial hand cast LBT bullets (and others) lubed with LBT lubricant, contact Mt Baldy Bullet Company, 1-307-754-5255.

  Your oversize barrel will shoot jacketed quite nicely, as they are strong enough to ride the rifling, and though accuracy will be a little inferior to a smaller barrel, velocity will be higher than if the bullets fit properly, due to lower friction.
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« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2006, 07:52:17 PM »
Thanks for the information Verel. I think I will have the Mt Baldy guys order a custom mould and cast for me.
Kelly