308 Winchester Cast Bullet Testing - 700x With 153gr MP Hollow Point And 177gr RCBS From Johnny1982

[@876mpr]

A lot of good info in that 3rd edition Lyman cast bullet manual. Actually bought a reprint of it so I didn’t have to search and write stuff down.

[@DummyRound]

It's one of my favorites since I cast for everything I load👍🇺🇲

[@876mpr]

@@DummyRound As do I. Blue Dot in the .444 Marlin has me intrigued.

[@DummyRound]

I've never tried Blue Dot, but hear it's a favorite of many

[@876mpr]

@@DummyRound Smells like victory.

[@DummyRound]

🤘🇺🇲👍

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

Dam good shooting DR. I told you I was getting really good accuracy. With those castings I’m glad to see you did as well now I know for a fact it wasn’t a fluke. You should see what they do to a milk jug and if your able to capture one is crazy the expansion. Good projectiles made with everything at home. Thanks for giving me a shout out brother hopefully this video will show people what cast is truly capable of.

[@DummyRound]

Thanks again! These are a ton of fun to shoot and you weren't lying about the accuracy. Still have a few others to test from what you sent. I don't think my range would allow the water jug, but we'll see. Take it easy!

[@matthewcornelison4786]

Cast is definitely king

[@chuckfinley3152]

700x and cast boolits is my favorite

[@DummyRound]

It's fuggin magical

[@matthewcornelison4786]

I absolutely love the M&P HP in my 308 using reloader 19. I’m casting them around 16-18 bhn and driving them around the 2100 fps and getting 1.5-2.0” at 100

[@DummyRound]

Sounds like a great combo! These bullets are some shooters🇺🇸👍👊

[@heavyleadenthuasist38]

Your videos keep getting and better on how you explain the entire process. Well done my friend!

[@DummyRound]

Thanks, brother! Much appreciated 👊👍🇺🇸

[@cliffshirley829]

Excellent reloading practice and narrative. The results are evidence that you can prepare and shoot great cast bullet loads. I had similar results using the Lyman 311284 and SR4759 powder in an old Remington 721 300 H&H magnum. Thanks!

[@DummyRound]

That is awesome! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed👍👊🇺🇸

[@tedpfenninger4972]

Sadly, that powder has been discontinued, but it was excellent when available.

[@DummyRound]

Have a link for that? Seems like the old flake types are getting killed off to sell more ball powders. Must be a manufacturing process thing?

[@jamespollard1670]

30 cal seem to get really good results with cast bullets . My Mosin likes the Lee 155 with Unique , Red Dot , Green Dot and Blue Dot powders . All grouped well under an inch at 50 .

[@DummyRound]

I've only used Unique out of those, but it's too rare to use up right now. I'd like to try the different Dots out, but they're as hard to get as Unique around here.

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

Man I want to try Unique now. I was able to get half inch groups with the h4895 and the Ideal 311413 mold. That’s mold deserves more attention with powder coating being the new way to coat cast.

[@DummyRound]

Do it!

[@jamespollard1670]

@@Johnny-jr2lq Actually , I was getting sub 1/2 inch at 50 in the Mosin M44 with the Lee 155 . I think the double base powders and cast bullets go together . Maybe better ignition with partial case fill ?????

[@876mpr]

I don’t know what’s going on with Alliant, but I use a lot of Hodgdon Universal that should be interchangeable with Unique. Luckily I have several pounds of Herco on hand.

[@knallis.hjemmelading]

Very impressive, great job and thanks for sharing 🇳🇴

[@DummyRound]

Thank you!

[@marktroxler6798]

Your getting very good accuracy with your loads. I've been using Red Dot for small charges of fast powder loads. I hadn't even thought about 700-X before. Doing the seating and crimping as two separate operations is how I do all my cast bullet loading, both pistol and rifle. With an M die or a Lee universal expander you only need to expand the case mouth so that half the depth of the gas check enters the case, and you won't shave any of the powder coat when you seat the bullet.

[@DummyRound]

I've been having great luck with Red Dot - have you ever heard of "The Load"?

[@marktroxler6798]

@@DummyRound Yes, I have used "the load"; 13 grains of Red Dot in most centerfire cartridges. However, I'm on my last pound of Red Dot, and Alliant powders has stopped delivering smokeless powder to the public while current global conflicts are using up all their manufacturing capabilities.

[@DummyRound]

@marktroxler6798 yeah, I have an old batch I'm working through, but don't plan on picking up any Alliant for a long while

[@jgibbs5118]

Really learned a lot from this vid, many thanks.

[@MarcosCaminante]

Wow. Great job. I shoot a lot of cast from 30-06 and normally use red dot and Unique. 700x will be bought and tried. Thx again for the work.

[@DummyRound]

Thanks! With those 3 powders you should be able to reload for anything we can get our hands on. Might not be cycling your AR15, but if you need ammo, you can make some ammo. Thanks! 👍🇺🇸

[@lukasstrne3780]

MP molds are the best available!

[@DummyRound]

Yes they are!

[@Krymsyn_Rydyr]

Well done sir! Did those MPs chamber up good, with the powdercoat?

[@DummyRound]

Yes they do!

[@Krymsyn_Rydyr]

I, too, have that mold…. I intend to try it in 30-30 win . Have you tried that?

[@DummyRound]

I do not have anything in 30-30 but I bet it would be awesome👍

[@andyprairiedog]

Awww...I have knocked over charged cases too. Powder all over my press. RCBS tray has 80 slots? I bet it's to mess with mild-OCD loaders 😆 Wow those cast boolits fly nice through your rifle.

[@DummyRound]

Pretty much as accurate as some jacketed loads I've shot!

[@Goldenkryptonite999]

Have to tried shooting without gas checks? I am interested in knowing if you are able to get good accuracy without them just powder coated?

[@DummyRound]

I'd say GC is totally optional, depending on your velocity. Here was a recent range trip in 243win kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2awqmB6i7x3rq8

[@mckwilly]

I used to be shy about so little powder in a case but I'm slowly evolving

[@DummyRound]

I bet your 2400 works pretty well! I don't have a lot of that on hand so I'm being stingy with it until I find some more.

[@jamespollard1670]

@@DummyRound I love 2400 with cast loads but get the same results with Unique while using less powder for rifle cartridges . 2400 is my go to powder for 44 mag .

[@DummyRound]

It's a great powder👍

[@belindaclaytor3912]

Mica and a case neck brush will cure that powder from sticking. Good job and thanks. Looking at soft cast , coated h.p.s for Subsonic .300 Blackout . Anyone who has done this is more than welcome to give advice.

[@DummyRound]

I think the cases had some lube left in the neck, but I'll have to give the mica a try some time. I don't have much of any experience with 300blk subs, as I don't have a can, but I had a few videos using the Lee 230gr with no luck. Thanks!

[@belindaclaytor3912]

@@DummyRound So next for us will be casting h.p. 200 + gr bullets , poly coated , and then silicone filled h.p. cavities . Seeing what expanding commercial subsonic bullets cost we may just have possibilities of having a good barter Item as well . With the way things are going now our investment strategy is garden seed and ammo anyways. Take care , and keep that powder dry my friend .

[@DummyRound]

Sounds like a nice boolit, what mold is that and how do you add the silicone to the HP cavity? General use caulking, maybe? We definitely need to start with the gardening, but probably won't get around to building beds and whatnot until later in the year after we figure out where the shed is going. Then, hopefully start growing next year. Thanks and have a great weekend🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@belindaclaytor3912]

@@DummyRound Using Arsenal Molds for my solids at the moment . (Very pleased) Have yet to select a H.P. mold yet . And Yes basically just silicone caulking .

[@DummyRound]

I haven't used any Arsenal molds yet, but MP makes some great HP molds. Not sure if they go that heavy in 30 cal, though.

[@mckwilly]

I got some LC 308 from 64 and I only use 2400 and cast boolitts in the old Modelo 1912 Mauser

[@DummyRound]

Nice!

[@jimv.661]

You don't have to tumble after brass prep to clean the lube. Just plan ahead and dump them into a tub with a couple of drops of Dawn or similar and fill with water to top of brass. Mash around a few times, rinse and put on a towel to dry. Load the next day. Or, put in an oven for a couple of hours at 110. How far down does that gas check go into the neck? Generally, a heavier bullet will shoot higher.

[@jamespollard1670]

Or you can place the brass on a plate and roll them with a splash of rubbing alcohol . They dry in a minute or two and can be loaded right away .

[@jimv.661]

@@jamespollard1670 However, that doesn't get inside the neck.

[@jamespollard1670]

@@jimv.661 Use a bigger splash , lol

[@jimv.661]

@@jamespollard1670 Or, just fill a tub with alcohol, swoosh around, dry. Don't drink...

[@DisgustedGenXr]

Atill working on your package. Lol. I am getting there. What weight .300/.308 do you like?

[@DummyRound]

Haha, no rush. I'm not sure I have a preference, but my 308 seems to love the 150-180gr region. Have a good one!

[@johanroos6348]

Hi, hope you guys are well. Im new in casting bullets but need to get more info on lead hardness. I have purchased a block of lead which I don't know the harness off. What can happen if I cast bullets with too soft lead on .308 . I want to quench with cast and powdercoat afterwards. Does this increase the strength enough of the bullet? Will a soft lead powder coated bullet be safe too shoot in 308? Thank you

[@DummyRound]

Quenching only hardens the lead if it has antimony in it, so you'll need an alloy with that. If you're just doing a bolt gun, you'll have no issues running up to 2k fps and finding some accuracy in there, but don't expect to run a semi or any faster than that without a much more refined boolit and load👍🇺🇲

[@DummyRound]

Here is a way to test hardness kzbin.info/www/bejne/e56mp3WgjctmepY

[@johanroos6348]

Thank you so much. Ill use this method. Will help a lot

[@DummyRound]

Good luck, casting gets addictive😉

[@w.gordonfocht9671]

why the gloves ?

[@DummyRound]

To keep my hands clean.

[@AverageHouseHusband]

I'm always paranoid that I might shoot my chronograph (a replacement isn't in the budget). Sorry about your chronograph.

[@DummyRound]

Yeah, I'm an idiot.

[@AverageHouseHusband]

@@DummyRound Nah, your chronograph is inches from destruction every time you pull the trigger. Only way to eliminate the risk is a radar or barrel mounted magnetic.

[@DummyRound]

Too bad the Labradar is $600+ and Magneto can't be used for pistols that don't have a rail 😪

[@AverageHouseHusband]

@@DummyRound I feel your pain 😭. Having a family doesn't leave that kind of room in the budget.

[@DummyRound]

There was talk of a Caldwell doppler radar style thing a year or two ago but haven't heard anything in a while. That'd be sweet if it were in the 2-300 range and actually existed.

[@cw2a]

🙏🤟🏽👍🏼♥️🤘🏼

[@chuckfinley3152]

Are you on rumble CW?

[@cw2a]

@@chuckfinley3152 Yes sir!! I post some of the same over there but post things I cannot show on here.

[@DummyRound]

👍🇺🇸👊

[@matthewcornelison4786]

Also just gained a subscriber

[@DummyRound]

Thanks! 👍

[@chuckfinley3152]

That rcbs tray is shit, hot shit

[@DummyRound]

I kinda hate it

[@azazelakira12]

Not bad for a cheap recipe

[@DummyRound]

Getting it done!