Barrel slugging made easy part 2

[@thumbs47]

This is another one of those slap your forhead things, or why didn't I think of that. I was just looking to find a way to slug my barrel and they wanted 2 bucks for the slugs and 8 bucks to ship it. Had to be a better way and you found it. Thanks great idea.

[@stclairstclair]

thanks, im glad it helped.

[@JayHutchG]

Excellent, excellent, excellent. This IS a much better way to slug a barrel. Good work and thanks for taking the time.

[@UziRyder1]

That was a really great idea for how to slug a bore, in fact, the best way I have ever seen to get the job done. Great video.

[@jlk566]

I started loading cast in 45-70 , never needed to do this before in 40 years of shooting . I thought useing the round ball method would be impossible to get the information I was trying to get , your way makes sense and the video was helpful. I think a 45 acp might make a mold/crucible for me

[@dmclark523]

I just wanted to note that I just barely used this method on my M1911 .45. It worked very well. I simply melted down some Wheel Weight Stickies (Which are nearly pure lead, same as sinkers), skimmed the dross, and poured the molten lead into the bullet casing. From there, I used your method and it worked flawlessly!

[@jsjsteljes]

Thank you very much for the video I needed to slug a barrel but was not sure how to accomplish it. Great video.

[@ryanmackin8346]

I think this is by far the best video explaining this process! Thank you for posting it!

[@riggerss4]

Excellent ! you really were thinking out of the box (and it worked) on this one. Lyman should make THIS process their standard, and put it in the instructions.

[@JDarrow999]

This is great stuff. Thank you so much for taking the time to share. I've been concerned about damaging my pistols by slugging the barrels. This method seems very straightforward. I have everything I need and will try it this weekend. Again, thanks.

[@lynnettebooth1599]

i had questions on slugging a barrel, you seem to have a good way. Thank you

[@kennethlittle9522]

Great video. Thank you for taking your time to make it. Much better than beating a round slug into the barrel.

[@DavidWhelbourn]

Great video and so much easier than the ball technique - Thank you .

[@stclairstclair]

thanks!

[@Twistnthewind]

This was just what I was looking for. A simple way to make lead slugs.Wonderful video. Thank you Sir!!

[@gssmith1986]

The only gun I've ever slugged was a sporterized Mosin Nagant. I just used an egg sinker out of my tackle box and it came out pretty good...full impression of lands & grooves.

[@westbrazos]

Great.Thanks.I've never slugged a barrel and need too as I'm now making my own boolits.Looks simple enough to me.Great video.

[@stclairstclair]

+westbrazos don't be worried, swage them .002 bigger than your barrel, some other cool stuff I'm looking into is oven hardening the boolits after sizing and powder coating them, I've already got a harbor fright powder coater that I love.

[@saltyshellback]

Good info. I have to slug the chamber of a Glock Barrel and this gave me some good ideas.

[@stclairstclair]

If you have any questions I'm still here after all this time, and would be glad to help if I can answer any questions, Thanks for watching!

[@altruisticscoundrel]

The videos were very well done, but to not abandon the account after all these years? I salute you, sir!

[@stclairstclair]

K M, Ha ha! I was kind of beating myself up years ago about not pursuing a larger channel and making money, But we all know how well that's working out for republicans here on YouPoop....DEMONETIZED!!!! LQQKS like I dodged a bullet in the long run.

[@amats3]

It looks great 👍.. do you not lube the slug?

[@stclairstclair]

amats3, I'm a retired mechanic who mostly built engines for GM, Because of this I decided it wouldn't be accurate, The babbitt bearings in your engine can go 200k miles because of a thin layer of oil separates the bearings from the crank, This thin layer of oil causes the bearings to float on the crank, As would a lead slug in the barrel, Even though this might literally be as thin as one ten-thousands of an inch I decided it was best not to lube it, Lead has a natural ability to cause self lubrication, thats why it's in the babbitt material of the bearings, After doing these slugs myself I would recommend doing it dry as I did, All it will do is skew your results, Sorry this was so long, thanks for watching!

[@amats3]

@@stclairstclair thanks for the reply!

[@rdmrkelly1]

Using spent brass- BRILLIANT simplistic! Talk about using the KISS principle. Thanks for the video.

[@jessegscott2984]

Fantastic. Too simple and much more accurate. Only thing I'll change is to use a micrometer instead of a dial caliper. Many thanks.

[@NoWr2Run]

How will you measure the grooves with a Mic. ?

[@bisnosuperman]

This was a great video! When using the bullet puller, try putting the case with the rim facing out of the curved side of the case holder. It will "lock" in and the case holder will be "solid". Then insert the case holder with the flat side down facing the striking end. I think the bullets will come out easier.

[@MackSuperb]

Outstanding! I plan to use this technique on my Model 1907 Roth-Steyr. I tried the ball method and was unhappy with the results. I really need to see accurate results for input to QuickLOAD, and this ought to get me where I need to be. Thanks so much for the videos.

[@stclairstclair]

Thanks for the nice comment, I appreciate it.

[@froglives]

you have to love a mechanics/machinists focus on precision, excellent technique, excellent video, thanks

[@taurushipointenthusiast1306]

My issue with my .303 not enough surface for a good measurement from round ball, Yup I did follow their instructions was not enough surface to get a good measurement. Now for pistols this seems to be the cats meow, bees knees,floats the boat. I could probably get away cutting the .303 brass just past shoulder mate with some sort of base then melt my lead. will have to dig into see what develops??

[@bitingchef4329]

Thanks! I need to slug a springfield trapdoor barrel. I had no idea. Subscribed.

[@shaunypie99]

Yes makes sense. I will give it a go and see what happens. Thanks for the advice.

[@larrygray3859]

K.I.S.S. Very good presentation and awesome way to develop a great slug to get very good results. The casing is likely the easiest way to make consistent slugs over multiple calibers.

[@madd-mattmitchell917]

All it takes is a guy just 'thinking' it through!! Very well done. Using your head. This will only work with straight walled cases; i don't see it working with necked down cases...I suppose you could cut off the slug created at the neck forward.... maybe fill the case to the shoulder and then create the lead slug from there to case mouth. for those of us that sometimes use calibers that utilize a necked case, pistol or rifle.

[@stclairstclair]

Madd-Matt Mitchell, Thank you for watching. If you would like to slug a shouldered cartridge just fill it with dry silica sand before casting the slug.

[@XRinger]

I've got a new brand Lee melting pot that I want to test. So I should be able to drop some liquid lead into some fired cases (after a pre-heating) and get a similar result. One thing I noticed in your vid, you didn't use any sizing lube on the slug. It seems like it would make the job a little easier. Thanks for posting this method. I plan to try it.

[@FBUCK77]

Great Job!!! Thanks. Awesome video. Can you this technique be used for all guns, i.e. pistols / rifles etc...

[@PRACERZ]

From one Tech to another, bloody well done !!!

[@joeb213]

Awesome video, very educational, thank you so much for taking the time to show how to do this. Is very much appreciated.

[@stclairstclair]

Thanks for watching! Did you see my steam engine?

[@rsrocket1]

Thanks for the vid. Great idea about using a case to make the slug. Just slugged my M&P40 and got 0.3945". Problem came when I tried to slug from the chamber end. The lead flowed around the dowel and the dowel sunk into the lead. Thought I almost lost the barrel, it was a bear to remove. Used a drill to remove most of the lead, then the slug came out. Need a much fatter dowel.

[@JimDuncan9]

Great job. Been putting this off because of all the possible problems but this process is a snap.

[@blueeyephil]

Good job! I didn't have a sutiable rod but I had a .32 case. so if you file off the rim, it drops down a 9mm/ 38 barrel. Then you can use a wooden dowl or even a metal rod wrapped in tape. Then you get a pretty much full size punch surface. Just on obvious caution. NEVER use a case with a live primer! I actually punched my primar out.

[@ironDsteele]

Excellent video. Will be doing this to my .458 Win Mag rifle using a .45 case. Thanks so much!

[@averyst7]

Thank you for this technique. Not only is it more economical, but it seems far more accurate than the rounded lead one would purchase in a kit. KUDOS and a hearty THANK YOU! Have you landed as far as is it better to use .001 or .002? Thanks again....

[@locknloadvideo]

Really good idea...Ive never seen it done like that before....awesome work man!

[@jamesvatter5729]

Really appreciate you sharing this video. Much better method than my current one.

[@2kbill]

Thank you, great technique. I want to slug my .44-40's, I think I'm going to need a couple of non tapered .44 brass to use as my mold

[@speedrrracer]

Great vid -- excellent explanations. It ended a bit abruptly -- I assume you just keep driving the slug all the way until it comes out through the chamber side, then measure with the calipers? You mentioned slugging from both directions, what purpose does that serve? thanks again

[@ronmcc4]

Great idea! Much better than a round ball or lead fishing sinker.

[@stclairstclair]

thanks man, I've got to get back shooting hand guns, Im in Illinois very near O'Hare Airport (If you say gun, people think your absolutely dangerous) and only shoot trap because i dont like to pay to shoot paper at a range, Paying $30 bucks an hour to shoot paper sucks, so i hope your in a state or Private land where you can enjoy burning some lead out doors!

[@arbyssauce]

I was planning on using the round ball technique to slug a barrel before buying coated lead bullets. I'll be using this one.

[@stclairstclair]

arbyssauce thank you!

[@wcdjmase]

thank you for this. It also allows you to purchase the correct bullet mold rather that hoping that the cast bullets are big enough to then size.

[@stclairstclair]

Im glad you liked the info, and thank you for serving our country.

[@theknob1]

I had been racking my brain thinking on this! Thanks a lot!

[@antouab221]

This video exceeds all other videos seen on the net, what a darn breather of fresh air :) Cheers man

[@metweezer]

Great job. Very nicely done.

[@mklean1]

COOL! Thanks for the share. Now off to the shop. Thanks again.

[@lavidabuenagroup4508]

Superb video. Thank you for it as I have been having the same general problem when thinking of slugging my bore. I do have a general question for you. Here it is... Being that most barrels taper a little from the chamber to the muzzle wouldn't beginning the bore slugging process from the muzzle force the lead slug to obturate as you are banging it to the chamber area? This might be a green question but I am green with slugging a bore. I cast for pistols using powder coating and do not experience leading. However, I am about to start casting or my 308 rifle and I believe that I should slug my bore. Thanks.

[@gregorydelvalle7740]

Great technique!!!!!!! THANK YOU 🙏

[@stclairstclair]

Gregory DelValle, Today I'm making #8 bird-shot, it took me 5 years of tinkering before I made a machine that could do it, Made 200 lbs so far this weekend, Thanks for watching, P.S. This works for rifles as well, just use dry silica sand.

[@bluegoosehead]

Excellent videos of slugging. I just started casting and had some 38/357's that needs sizing and i was wondering if they was a better way on slugging my barrels.

[@duncanandrews1940]

Quite a thought provoking subject, thanks very much for making these videos. I collect and shoot 19C British Military Rifles and this is certainly the way the old girls should be treated.

[@Mikey1052]

Cool, I actually got the idea of using wood quite some time back from another you tube video called "how to make shotgun slugs - with bushboy". As far as a little gun oil making a difference in your measurement I think it would be negligible as any excess would be forced out in front of the slug (most gun barrels have a light coat of oil in the barrel to begin with). I suppose the way to prove it out would be to slug a barrel with oil and then without oil and compare the measurements...

[@HanstheTraffer]

Great Video. Very informative. I have a 45/70 rifle that I am going to slug. I think that I will do one on each end and one all the way through. That would give me a good minimum ...where the minimum is ...and if there are any tight places through the barrel. I don't know if the "case for a mold" trick will work for a 45/70 so I think that I will have to find a different way to mold the slugs a few thousandths over the anticipated bore diameter.

[@stclairstclair]

Hans Pcguy, You can fill the case with DRY silica sand, you can top off the sand with dry graphite powder to keep any grit from attaching, otherwise take a blade and clean off any grit from the slug before sizing, choosing a correct lube/sizer size is the next step, I was sizing them too small and had to go up a size. I have gone onto making my own #8 shot, Let me tell you, the first perfect round of trap with your own lead feels pretty satisfying! I will try posting shot making if you're interested, Thanks for watching!!!!!!!!!

[@jefflambert4243]

Thanks for the education. Great tip for making the job easy.

[@0vinnie9]

I am only going to say this because someone just recently corrected me on it but that collar for the bullet puller works a little better if you put it on the case the other way around. Also thank you for the info I had to do this with my mosin.

[@mtslyh]

That's a great idea! Thanks for the tip.

[@brianmoore2476]

great down to simple understanding of slugging barrel thanks

[@inspectyerbooty]

great info and it really keeps the ideas flowing, thanks

[@bsracer85]

Great tip using the case as a mold. Thanks

[@stevelake5943]

Thank you very much. I think your idea is a great one and it probably is going to save me some money and grief. Now I just have to figure out how to do that for a bottle neck rifle case. I was thinking of taking a worm weight and cutting off the bottom of the weight at 90 degrees and driving that in to the barrel. Do you have any thoughts on this? Thanks again

[@hildtonmcconnell5626]

Thank you I am just getting back in to shooting after a 20 yr laps, found this very use full,

[@GregwGa]

Great video, I am going to try this. 2 questions (1) where can I get one of those little torches. (2) what can i use in place of an anvil.

[@therealdvaden]

Fantastic! We should know to ask a mechanic about things like this.

[@stclairstclair]

thanks for watching!

[@marcogram1216]

Soot the interior of the case with a cigarette lighter. The slug will come out of the case easier. This is an awesome idea.

[@marcogram1216]

Yes sir. I actually just got done slugging my Krag using your technique. Never again will I use sinkers. My cylindrical "slug" dropped out of the case (I used .32 Long) and using lithium grease, I ended up with a much better surface area to measure. Thanks again.

[@Gunmonkey5]

awesome work sir, i was thinking of getting into casting but was too afraid of killing my gun or myself. quick question, could i cast 9mm bullets from lead shot from a 12 guage? i have alot of left over bird shot, could i do that?

[@MNgunhead]

Nice video. Best example on the web.

[@flysubcompact]

Excecllent idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@revivedautodetailing1946]

Thanks for the video! Can't wait to try this.👍

[@stclairstclair]

Yeah i wanted to share because not a lot of good info on how to make a slug, you can do rifle cartridges by filling it with dry silica sand to the level you need, thanks for the comment.

[@Zidave]

This worked great! Just used this on my Springfield XD40 SC

[@daleswaney9908]

Ingenious and simple to do. I'll try it.

[@antongreenberg741]

Most barrel slugging videos I’ve watched recommend lubing the slug and the inside of the barrel before driving it through. Did you not do it because the slug you made was so well fitted resulting in just a sliver of excess sheared off when you drive it past the crown?

[@stclairstclair]

Anton Greenberg Thanks for watching, I was fallowing the instructions for the Lyman LubeSizer and I think they didn't call for lubricant, I recommend you read it if you're interested because it helped me and I trust Lyman, They've been doing reloading since forever.

[@mikeharrison9980]

Best I dea I have seen in a while! Thanks

[@kencurtis508]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@mattbutterill1658]

Awesome idea! Thank you!

[@Mikey1052]

A light application of gun oil to the slug will make for even less resistance. Another method of making a "slug" is to use a fractional, letter, wire gauge, or metric drill bit slightly larger than your barrel diameter and drill a hole through a board of appropriate thickness. Lay the board on a flat heat resistant surface and pour your melted sinker(s) into it. When it cools push the slug out with your fingers and use it to slug your barrel. Us a 5/8 bit & 1oz melted pellets to make 12ga slugs!

[@stclairstclair]

Thanks for watching everybody, Hope you still find this informative.

[@Mav8887.]

You got .356 so do you size at .357 or .358? Since they say you want cast .001 to .002 over bore diameter

[@stclairstclair]

I found with a barrel at .356 that I needed to size them too .358. At .357. I was getting a lot of blow-by, But this will depend on a few things like lead hardness, I even copper plated a batch before sizing, Boy if I told you I made those you wouldn't believe me they where so pretty! I still want to try the powder-coating method, You need a good reloading book Like "Speer" Starting with a load that is 5-10% under powered and fire them off too see How your bullets are fitting/performing, Be aware that a reduced load cartridge may ricochet off of green trees and pose a serious danger, Ask me how I know, Thanks for watching!

[@leftoverhippie2397]

The title says it best...great job,thx

[@stclairstclair]

Thanks for the comment, hope it helped.

[@Docenfield]

Great video very helpful.Thank you

[@averyst7]

I was wondering if it is better to use a lead bullet that is .001" bigger or .002" bigger than the barrel? Thanks for your quick answer.

[@ohsweetfreedom]

don't mean to sound elementary, but I saw @ 5:55 your dial caliper measured about .350, but you said you ended up with a barrel measurement of .356- did you use a different method than what you did in the video to determine this? Thanks

[@retiredracer]

Great video, I cant wait to try it.

[@stclairstclair]

Correct, i found this out the hard way, i sweged mine to .356" and had a ton of leading in the barrel, after going up to.357" for this gun i had much better results both firing and cleaning.

[@stclairstclair]

Im glad people liked this so much, lyman really left me in the dark on how to do this, so once i came up with this i thought i should share, thanks for the nice comment.

[@stclairstclair]

Thanks, im glad to see so many people here found this info helpful

[@tires2burn]

Worked perfect. Thanks

[@stclairstclair]

tires2burn, Thank you for watching!!!!

[@mattarsenault7421]

I now have a project for the weekend!

[@stclairstclair]

For casting "sizing slugs" yes, Bullets not really, if you want to learn about lead and bullet making, go to any shooting supply site and pick up a copy of "lyman cast bullet handbook" this had some very hard to find info on lead, casting, and ton of good info, of all the books i have this one is the best for casting lead.

[@odinwan]

Well done. I was wondering the same thing. Slug your barrel. Right. But how to get the right size lead for the task. Well, you answered that question. Thanks.

[@danwagoner4948]

Very informative, good job...

[@nbadhorse]

Outstanding video. Thanks for posting. Oh by the way, I like your man cave too.

[@MrFlyTWA]

Nice video thanks!

[@ckhcvd6211]

excellent, thanks, now I can slug my barrels

[@stclairstclair]

Thanks for the complement.

[@petediaz9310]

Can't thank you enough; will use this on my mini-30

[@joelmaddeaux2894]

Thanks that was a great vid. I will do that with my guns as well.

[@GregwGa]

Would an electric soldering gun work in place of the torch, soldering guns get pretty hot

[@getfitordietrying1400]

will be doing this, thanks

[@stclairstclair]

Get Fit Or Die Trying, Thanks for watching.

[@tedchambers4381]

might be a good idea to put the col let ( shell holder ) round the right way .

[@stclairstclair]

ted chambers, Yeah that's one embarrassing thing I had not figured out till after I had filmed this, It was given to me and I was clueless.

[@featherhed]

You mention it can take 60 wacks to pull the slug. It made me think that maybe spraying the inside of the case with mold release might help.

[@leftoverhippie2397]

Brilliant !