.177 mold

[carpetman]

Several years ago, someone came up with the notion of a heavy .177 mold for air rifle pellets. This heavy pellet was to hit like the hammer of Thor and carry a long distance. It was billed just short of being suitable for cape buffalo. This was contrary to what I wanted in a pellet. If it had a parachute to stop it at my property line, I'd been first in line for it. I didn't order one, but someone ordered one for me. The pellets keyholed. The designer of the mold said his design was changed and results were as he would expect. Someone in South America I think it was, reported good results if you shot them backwards. I did not find that to be true and penetration was dismal. Actually I use my pellet rifles for pest birds and penetration not really a factor. It is an aluminum mold and as is useless. Was wondering if any of the machinist types in here could perhaps mill it down to make a lighter pellet that might work?

 

[KHornet]

I cast 37 gr. 22's, and they are as small as I would ever want to handle or try to cast. It is however the people with new ideas who keep us shooting. Besides, .177 pellets are cheap, and I would be to lazy to try to cast then.

 

[Jay]

Hi carpetman. I remember you from way back when floodgate was around. Its nice to see you back and in good form, your posts were always the best! For me, this is like a time machine back to the best of times at cast bollits! Jay

 

[scb]

Several years ago, someone came up with the notion of a heavy .177 mold for air rifle pellets. This heavy pellet was to hit like the hammer of Thor and carry a long distance. It was billed just short of being suitable for cape buffalo. This was contrary to what I wanted in a pellet. If it had a parachute to stop it at my property line, I'd been first in line for it. I didn't order one, but someone ordered one for me. The pellets keyholed. The designer of the mold said his design was changed and results were as he would expect. Someone in South America I think it was, reported good results if you shot them backwards. I did not find that to be true and penetration was dismal. Actually I use my pellet rifles for pest birds and penetration not really a factor. It is an aluminum mold and as is useless. Was wondering if any of the machinist types in here could perhaps mill it down to make a lighter pellet that might work?

Hi carpetman.
I've just joined here myself and have just seen your post. Did you ever get the top milled off your mold? If not it shouldn't be a problem. If interested let me know.
Steve.