Hole Shooter
Single-Sixer
Questions on reloading cast lead bullets……….
I have loaded jacketed bullets into straight wall pistol cases (38 Special, 357 Magnum, and 44 magnum) for several years. I have always used jacketed bullets only and recently I have learned how severely I have limited myself by not loading cast bullets. I am especially interested in loading cast bullets for the 44 magnum caliber for both a Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter revolver (7.5 inch barrel) and a Marlin model 1894 rifle (20 inch barrel) to hunt wild hogs in the South. If I may, I would like to ask you a few questions about cast bullets:
1. Which cast bullets would you recommend for hog hunting?
2. Is there a certain "shelf life" on cast lead bullets as they remain unloaded and in the original box?
3. Is there a certain "shelf life" on cast lead bullets once they are loaded into cartridges?
4. Does the bullet lube or bullet itself dry out or deteriorate with age?
Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time and help!
I have loaded jacketed bullets into straight wall pistol cases (38 Special, 357 Magnum, and 44 magnum) for several years. I have always used jacketed bullets only and recently I have learned how severely I have limited myself by not loading cast bullets. I am especially interested in loading cast bullets for the 44 magnum caliber for both a Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter revolver (7.5 inch barrel) and a Marlin model 1894 rifle (20 inch barrel) to hunt wild hogs in the South. If I may, I would like to ask you a few questions about cast bullets:
1. Which cast bullets would you recommend for hog hunting?
2. Is there a certain "shelf life" on cast lead bullets as they remain unloaded and in the original box?
3. Is there a certain "shelf life" on cast lead bullets once they are loaded into cartridges?
4. Does the bullet lube or bullet itself dry out or deteriorate with age?
Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time and help!