Author Topic: Bullet mold for front stuffer (Read 463 times)

neon frizzen · « **on:** November 06, 2003, 03:16:17 PM »

I have a tc newenglander 54 cal that aint much to look at but for offhand shootin is one of my favorites. I have a ruger #3 45 70 that shoots (or aims)the same way. I have a bullet mold for the ruger which i have worked out to a teee. But every year I have to look for ballets for my blackpowder gun and can never find the same weight etc etc for my blackpowder gun. I can order ballets from midway but i'd rather cast my own. 1 less variable Can anyone here suggest a 54 cal bulletmold for a tompson newenglander 1 and 44 twist for huntinTIA

Bob/FLA · « **Reply #1 on:** November 06, 2003, 06:29:19 PM »

With a 1:44 twist, that bbl should shoot the TC Maxi bullets pretty well. I had a renegade with a fast twist that shot both ball and bullet well enough to win a few matches, but for hunting I preferred the maxi. You can order it from TC. Hope this helps.

warf73 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2003, 12:23:47 AM »

I have some cast bullets I shoot in my old 54cal. If you like I will send you some so you can see if you like how they shoot in your smoke pole. Before going out and buying a mould.

There out of Pure Lead (I think it is never tested it) and dipped in home made lube (50%Bees Wax and 50% Virgin Olive Oil (they say it was virgin seemed a little loose to me..LOL)

They seem to be fairly accurate I pour .54 for me and .50 for my dad and his friend.

If you want 10 or so drop me a Email@ rcox21@cox.net

jpaulghetto · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2003, 01:16:39 AM »

I've been casting the Lee REAL slug in .54. 380 gr. So far I've had some real promising results in 2 hawken rifles, both 1-48 twist. Also softer seem better as far as alloy is concerned. The mold is cheap. I'd recommend it.