327 Commercially Cast Bullets

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Hole Shooter

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Can anyone recommend a good Commercially cast bullet for the Single Seven 327? I have tried both Missouri Bullet Co. and Acme bullets for their 100 grain RNFP coated bullets and both are a little long for the short cylinder Single Seven. I can make them work but I have to crimp forward of the crimp groove. Otherwise the bullet would be too long for the Single Seven. Thanks!!
 

onehandgunner

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Too bad you don't live next door to me. I sold my Single 7 and have 2300 of MBC's 78 gr. HiTek bullets ( cowboy #18 ) that I want to sell along with 500 NEW Starline cases still in the bag and more stuff as well. The 78gr. works well.
 

contender

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Quite often,, crimping over the front driving band can actually give you excellent results. David Bradshaw has a LOT of experience in this & I'd refer to him for more details.
 

Hole Shooter

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Contender, I think you may have just solved my problem. Thank you, sir! Actually, I didn't know that I could crimp over the front driving band. After a little research I see that several people have had good success doing just that. Many thanks to you!!
HS
 

contender

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Hey,, we do try hard to help when we can.
I have not tried it enough to where I could give solid first hand info,, but I have followed some of the best (David) and how their success has proven quite good.
Since I cast,, and study as much as I can,, and always striving for the best accuracy I can get,, I always use an open mind about new ideas. Just like powder coating bullets,, I tried it,, and found it to be an excellent coating.
So,, give it a try,, and if the results work,, then yes,, the problem is solved!
 
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