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CAS TOPICS => The Powder Room - CAS reloading => Topic started by: Jeremiah Jones on December 13, 2020, 09:20:25 AM
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I am new to reloading and looking for a 6 cavity mold for RNFP bullets. I want something suitable for CAS, plinking and general use including home defense (if I run out of Critical Defense). I will appreciate any/all suggestions.
FWIW: I have been casting balls for my muzzle loaders for 25 years.
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Go look at Dick Dastardly Big Lube bullets. Whatever caliber you need he makes one and they hold a wagon load of lube. Good for real Black Gunpowder or smokessomewhatless powders.
(Shameless plug from a satisfied customer)
Bunk
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I have been using this bullet for a looooong time in .45ACP, AR and Colt.
https://leeprecision.com/6-cavity-452-228-1r.html
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If you want something close to the original bullet profile used in the 45 Colt, there's this: https://leeprecision.com/mold-dc-452-255-rf.html
On the other hand, if you want a lighter bullet that still has some smack for knock-down targets, try: https://leeprecision.com/mold-dc-452-200-rf.html
For LWGL, there's this one: https://leeprecision.com/mold-dc-452-160-rf.html
I lean towards the first one, I tend to prefer heavier bullets. In my experience, the lube carried by this one is barely enough for BP in a pistol. I've not had good results using this bullet with BP loads in a rifle. It worked well for me when using smokeless.
The second is not a bad choice for smokeless loads, but has even less lube for use with BP. It fed really well in the Rossi I used to have.
I have no experience with the third bullet, but know of a couple of people who use it for target loads in their 45 ACP revolvers.
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I have used a lot of those 160 grain RNFP Lee bullets in my .45 CAS cases with FFFg BP.
Shoots like a charm but does not carry a lot of lube.
Bunk
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Thanks everyone. I placed my order.
Have a Merry Christmas.