55gr lead cast .223 15bhn, 8-15 cents per reload!

[@echota23]

I've been using ACCURATE 2015 @18.2gr with great results

[@JaredHempfield]

Nice, if I ever see that powder I'll pick some up, thanks.

[@echota23]

@@JaredHempfield I started with a 1lb jug to try out. It worked so good I went and bought an 8lb jug. I'm getting 2100fps @ sea level 16" barrel

[@Austinsairplanes]

Have you had any issues with primers popping out?

[@JaredHempfield]

Never

[@jamespollard1670]

So why do you think you need to shoot so close to the top of the chrono ? I aim 8 to 10 inches over it .

[@JaredHempfield]

Because I buy cheap bs, they werent reading above 3 inches, lots of light diffusion. Might be easier if I put the next chrony under the EZ up.

[@jamespollard1670]

@@JaredHempfield I've found that if I place the chrono at least ten feet from the muzzle and in a semi shaded area , it works fine . I would try something else before trying to shoot so close to the chrono . The chrono alinement to the bore is very important as is the distance from the muzzle . If the chrono is closer than ten feet , the muzzle blast will give bad readings . I always aim a minimum of 8 inches over the chrono . I've seen people place a piece of cardboard over the V posts from one V post to the other if the sun light was coming in from a bad angle also . Aiming closer to the chrono is a recipe for disaster . A camera stand with the adjustability for height and angle is a must . I hope this helps .

[@andy79z28]

What mold did you use for the bullets?

[@JaredHempfield]

The Lee 2 cavity 55gr .225 flat point from amazon, wish it was a 6 cavity

[@JP1AO]

What size are they after powder coating? Do you size them? Thanks

[@JaredHempfield]

.226, I size to .224

[@leonelmartinez2486]

So why powder coat the bullets?

[@SilverSniffer]

I’ve thought about trying this for .223. Are you using range pick up lead only, or adding antimony?

[@JaredHempfield]

Adding pewter and a little bit of antimony, Lee hardness testing it at 15. I stopped quenching after powdercoat baking, get too many smudges, going back to air dry. Wont lose accuracy or risk leading if a bald spot is showing

[@SilverSniffer]

@@JaredHempfield I need to find some antimony. Never added any before, just some lead shot. I stocked up on projectiles before this component shortage hit so I’m not in a hurry, but I definitely want to try casting for rifle in the future.

[@SilverSniffer]

Is the pewter better then tin?

[@JaredHempfield]

@@SilverSniffer It is mostly tin with 7% antimony. Found its cheaper than buying pure antimony, usually find a 2lb plate or vase for $2-5 at the thrift stores

[@JaredHempfield]

@@SilverSniffer Ive found some previctorian pewter that was probably mostly lead lol

[@gruntspy44]

Gas check?

[@JaredHempfield]

Nope, have fired about 4600, no leading yet