Lee Improved Mini Ball?

[deerhunter]

I was wondering if anyone has ever tried these cast bullets?  I have cast TC 370 grain Maxis and Lee 320 grain REAL bullets with my Black Diamond and they work good for inexpensive practice shooting.

I was wondering if anyone has ever tried these Minis by Lee.  I thought they would load easier and then expand when shooting to grab the rifleing.

[jbtazgrabber]

I HAVE USED THE target bullet mold made by lee in 45 ,50,and 58 they shoot good, but havent tried the ones you are asking about,because i like the target bullets better....JB

[Robert]

Work great in my original 1863 Springfield rifled musket.  But then the minnies were designed for these rifles....I haven't tried them in a modern firearm.

[deerhunter]

thanks for the input!   I think I'll give it a try.   When I finally get to shoot them, I'll let you know how they come out.

[Longcruise]

I was wondering if anyone has ever tried these Minis by Lee.

I've used both of them in .50 and .58.  Wife killed a nice buck with a .58 over 60 gr Goex ffg.  Excellent performance.

                        .......... BUT

They don't do very well when you get into the heavier powder charges.  My .50 cal. bullet lost it beyond 60 grains.  The .58 did the same at about 75 grains.  The theory is (supported by high speed photography) that the bases flare out like a badminton bird and the bullets bgin to take on erratic flight behaviour.