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Bullet sizing
« on: October 02, 2008, 03:35:54 PM »
When casting with a Lee R.E.A.L. mold, specifically a 50 caliber, do I need to size the bullet, or will these fire ok from my 50 cal. inline as is from the mold?  I've done a bit of cartridge reloading, but not a lot of bullet casting.  Thanks in advance for your advice.

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Re: Bullet sizing
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2008, 03:58:33 PM »
I've used the 50 REAL as cast; you're talking soft lead and sizing is an unnecessary extra procedure.  I don't size any B/p bullets as the soft lead will engrave the rifling and actually larger is better for the tighter seal.

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Re: Bullet sizing
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2008, 04:10:24 PM »
Thanksfor your reply.  Those were my thoughts, but not based on real experience.  As a boy I reloaded thousands of rounds, but my Dad did the casting for the most part.  He never allowed us to use a powder drop, we had to weigh each charge twice etc.  He also sized bullets for specific guns.  I've not fooled around with it for a whole lotta' years now, but have a renewed interest.

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Re: Bullet sizing
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2008, 03:57:26 PM »
The R.E.A.L. bullet was designed to be lubed and shot as cast, and made with very soft lead.....
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