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Cast projectiles for reloading m38 6.5 Swede

Post by tj73 » 11 Jan 2018, 4:09 pm

Hi all,

I'm just getting into shooting an m38 6.5 Swede, any clues where I mite get cast projies for it?
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Re: Cast projectiles for reloading m38 6.5 Swede

Post by bladeracer » 11 Jan 2018, 4:27 pm

tj73 wrote:Hi all,

I'm just getting into shooting an m38 6.5 Swede, any clues where I mite get cast projies for it?


Can't say I've seen any but I haven't really looked for cast bullets, I just cast my own.
All you need is a bullet mould, a gas torch, a ladle, some lead, some lube and maybe some gas checks.
http://www.castbulletengineering.com.au/bullet-moulds/rifle/264-6-5mm-calibre
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Re: Cast projectiles for reloading m38 6.5 Swede

Post by bladeracer » 11 Jan 2018, 4:32 pm

I would slug your bore before you order cast bullets so you order the right size - .266" works for me.
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Post by Prettybird » 18 Jan 2018, 10:26 am

bladeracer wrote:Can't say I've seen any but I haven't really looked for cast bullets, I just cast my own.


This was what I was thinking. A couple of casting pros here to get you started tj73 :mrgreen:
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Post by Oldbloke » 18 Jan 2018, 2:23 pm

Mm. Lee don't make them. Maybe a 270.mould and resize it down to size?
Just a thought.
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Post by sungazer » 18 Jan 2018, 2:28 pm

Is there any resource material on how to slug you bore and make cast bullets that is not on you tube as that is data hungry.
Ok here is one for comment I am sure the guys here that cast bullets can give you the best tutorials.
http://www.surplusfirearm.com/2012/02/2 ... ng-a-bore/
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Post by bladeracer » 18 Jan 2018, 3:29 pm

sungazer wrote:Is there any resource material on how to slug you bore and make cast bullets that is not on you tube as that is data hungry.
Ok here is one for comment I am sure the guys here that cast bullets can give you the best tutorials.
http://www.surplusfirearm.com/2012/02/2 ... ng-a-bore/



Just push a soft lead bullet or ball through the bore and measure it. Some are tricky to measure because they have an odd number of grooves.
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22 Nosler

Post by tj73 » 11 Mar 2018, 11:01 am

Hi guys considering converting my Howa 223 to 22Nosler any bodt travelled this road?
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Re: Cast projectiles for reloading m38 6.5 Swede

Post by sungazer » 11 Mar 2018, 11:23 am

Why?
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Post by Oldbloke » 11 Mar 2018, 2:17 pm

Slightly off topic.GIF
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Post by bigrich » 12 Mar 2018, 5:32 am

Oldbloke wrote:
Slightly off topic.GIF


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