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Forum: Bullet Making 12-10-2017, 07:51 AM
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Posted By Bills Shed
Casting a 17 cal

OK you are using cast. Different bucket of fish. Have fun.
Would like to hear how they go.

Bill
Forum: Bullet Making 12-09-2017, 06:33 PM
Replies: 14
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Posted By Bills Shed
Hi 17tbs, When it comes to the cost of a die...

Hi 17tbs,
When it comes to the cost of a die thre are a few variables. Diameter, type of die, etc. For me exchange rate is a cost as well.
I have never reduced a finished projectile in diameter...
Forum: Bullet Making 12-07-2017, 06:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 72,104
Posted By Bills Shed
Hi 17TBS, I am not sure what you mean by this. ...

Hi 17TBS,
I am not sure what you mean by this. Point form radius?
Bill

Ps. I am in the middle of hay season at the moment and will only get to my iPad in the evening or early morning. Very...
Forum: Bullet Making 12-07-2017, 08:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 72,104
Posted By Bills Shed
Open tips

I do not have a lead tipping die and all projectiles I have built are open tipped. All have a small air gap between the lead core and the tip.
A 17gn HMR sized projectile needs a tiny .405" jacket...
Forum: Bullet Making 12-07-2017, 08:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 72,104
Posted By Bills Shed
Making 17 cal jackets

Hi S Slayer,
As you have posted previously making the jacket from 22LR cases is a viable option. It is just another draw step. Getting the jackets to the right length is another story.
I posted...
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