New molds

[Spindrift]

The other day, I picked up a package form NOE- the results of the 10th anniversary discount
225-57-FN, and 225-61-FN, both 3 cavity molds. This is for the .223 rem barrel of a switch barrel boltgun.
And the 266-126 (2 cavity, PB/GC), and the 268-140, also 2- cavity. These are for my 6,5x55 barrels. It will be my first PB-bullet for the 6,5.

Wiped the molds with acetone (probably unnecessary, they were quite clean), tokk them through a couple of heat cycles in my toaster oven, and started casting. They all behaved very well, and started producing nice bullets very quickly.
The .22 cal 3-cavity molds seem to be cut from the same blocks as .30- cal 2-cavity molds. Keeping them hot was no problem. They seem to be a good compromise between «wrist-friendliness» and productivity.

 

[Ben]

I want to see how the plain base 6.5 cast bullet shoots ? ?
Best not push it too fast.

Ben

 

[Spindrift]

Yes, I’m thinking to explore the «low node» with conventional lube, and try a few spicier loads with powder coat. Looking forward to this!

 

[Ben]

Should be fun.
Ben

 

[Kevin Stenberg]

Are you sure that the 3 bullets on the left will fit in the throat of the 223?

 

[Spindrift]

 You just have to be a bit decisive when closing the bolt.

 

[Ian]

Banke much?

 

[Spindrift]

Yes, you got it!

 

[Rootmanslim]

I have five 6.5s. Looking fwd to seeing how that bullet works !

 

[fiver]

I like the feature on the front drive band.
more bullets need that, more need it done properly.

 

[Spindrift]

I'm also excited by the conical transition from front band to nose on the 6,5 bullets. Cone angle is different, the 268-140 has a longer cone. We'll see how it works, I'll report when I have some experience with them.

 

[mattw]

Wow those .22 bullets look fantastic. I wonder if they would work well in an AR, I have been shooting cast in the AR 300 BO and like it but do not have any moulds for .225.

 

[Spindrift]

Yes, I do like the look of them! I have very little experience with cast in the. 223, but I am looking forward to trying these bullets. I can not, however, tell you how they work in an AR since I don 't have one- but others here probably can.

 

[Jeff H]

I've not posted replies to your 6.5 threads, but please know that I appreciate them a great deal and have been following. I'm a fan of the 6.5x55 (the king of that caliber) and am enjoying your reports.

Always like seeing new moulds regardless of the caliber.

 

[Spindrift]

Thank you, Jeff H! The 6,5x55 is indeed a well balanced, versatile and generally pleasant cartridge. I will write updates when I have had a chance to shoot these bullets. Could be some weeks, though; many other things happening this spring.

 

[fiver]

Matt:
you might find some helpful information here.

Long range, HV cast - high BC designs vs better nose/throat fit

I've been having a lot of fun with Hornady 68gr BTHPs in my TC Compass chambered in .223. Easily the most accurate rifle I've ever owned, it makes sub MOA easy. Since I'm apparently a glutton for punishment, I really want to do a HV cast load for long range shooting. The Hornady bullets are...

artfulbullet.com

 

[harrympope]

the 22 on the far right is from my sample to NOE from my Eagan nose pour.its been a stellar bullet in the 222 and 22-250 for me

 

[Spindrift]

That sounds promising!

 

[P89Blakeley]

I bought the 268-140 also, should be here tomorrow. Will be interested in your results with that one.

 

[Spindrift]

I'll post my results when I have had a chance to try them. Might be a few weeks though, a bit tight schedule this spring. Good luck!