Author Topic: Looking to purchase .430 slugs (Read 717 times)

Game_Stalker · « **on:** March 23, 2006, 05:22:59 PM »

Hey folks. I'm just now getting into reloading for a new Win 94 in 44 Mag. I've got an order of moly coated bullets on its way but would like to purchase different variations of cast bullets to try out. If anybody would be willing and interested in selling different weight and shaped bullets for me to experiment with, I'd be appreciative. And if by chance my rifle loves somebody's bullets more than what I get elsewhere, I'd happily pay a market-fair price for them.

gutshot_again · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2006, 12:32:05 PM »

You have a PM.

VTDW · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2006, 06:45:22 PM »

http://www.beartoothbullets.com/bulletselect/index.htm

tapehoser · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2006, 06:49:32 AM »

I too am interested in getting some cast bullets for my Mod 94 in .44 Mag.

I bought some from a local guy. He told me they were hard. After they arrived, I pulled one out and proceeded to put a BIG scratch through it with my fingernail. :evil:

I would like some HARD lead for mine as well, if anyone has any they'd like to sell or part with. Thanks!

sawfish · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2006, 09:48:24 AM »

So far, Cast Performance Bullet Co. has the hardest bullets I have found. I tested the ones I have on hand and they measured 21 BHN on an LBT hardness tester. Beartooth was just a shade behind at 19 BHN. I also tested some of the other bullets advertised as "hard" and they were a disappointing 11-13 depending on brand.

I suggest you get an LBT hardness tester so you can verify some of those claims for yourself. I also found some quantities of Linotype on E-Bay for a very good price and bought 100 lbs. (50 ea. from 2 sources). The BHN on one source measured right at 20, but the other only measured 16. The fellow I got the lower testing batch from had melted down the Linotype and cast it into ingots.

Apparently, it seems that in the process, he skimmed off all of that nasty looking gray scum (antimony), and compromised the hardness of the alloy. Another reason why I think the hardness tester is a good investment.

sawfish · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2006, 09:49:24 AM »

So far, Cast Performance Bullet Co. has the hardest bullets I have found. I tested the ones I have on hand and they measured 21 BHN on an LBT hardness tester. Beartooth was just a shade behind at 19 BHN. I also tested some of the other bullets advertised as "hard" and they were a disappointing 11-13 depending on brand.

I suggest you get an LBT hardness tester so you can verify some of those claims for yourself. I also found some quantities of Linotype on E-Bay for a very good price and bought 100 lbs. (50 ea. from 2 sources). The BHN on one source measured right at 20, but the other only measured 16. The fellow I got the lower testing batch from had melted down the Linotype and cast it into ingots.

Apparently, it seems that in the process, he skimmed off all of that nasty looking gray scum (antimony), and compromised the hardness of the alloy. Another reason why I think the hardness tester is a good investment.

gutshot_again · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2006, 12:07:48 PM »

I can provide .429 and .430 cast bullets of various styles and wieghts. Either 12.5 BHN or heat treated to 27.5 (as tested on LBT's hardness tester). For a full list email me at gutshot_again@yahoo.com

shooter243 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2006, 06:56:42 PM »

I use a lyman 429215 mold, they drop at 431 215 grains
use them in my marlin and they shoot great
anyone want to buy some let me know, they are hard and shoot great
also have a 250 grainer

both are keith style bullets