maxposner Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 With the rush for all things firearms, bullets have become unobtanium, has anyone used cast bullets in the polygonal bore 38 supers? If so, do you have any suggestions, as far as leading or over pressure. Any favorite bullet molds or cast bullets? I would appreciate any input, the loads would be for practice, and I've had lots of experience of cleaning out the compensator, Any input would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Try some and see how it works in your barrel. Should be able to use your loading data and be sure and chrono the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick88 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I could be wrong but this sounds very scary to me, lead major open pf polygonal barrel....Yikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Many people on forum have reported shooting many K in their Glocks, others say don't do it. So, try a few and see how they do in individual firearm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick88 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I guess I'm one of the others, I would never shoot lead major open 38 for any reason, much less with a polygonal barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I'm curious... I would expect that besides the rifling, your comp/barrel ports will gunk up pretty fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick88 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 This should be posted elsewhere for more exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam B Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I shot some in my Elite Limited and it shot like a 12 gauge, one shot was dead on and the next one was 12 inces high and the next was 8 inches to the right and so on and so fourth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxposner Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Adam B, did you experience alot of leading in the bore, did you use a store bought bullet or did you cast your own? What load? I was thinking a lower velocity load, for plinking/practice. I found some Berrys plated bullets, has anyone ever used them and what load. For this work I don't need to make major, I just need to make the gun work. Again, any help would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam B Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 after shooting about 6 rounds or so I stopped since I figured there was no point, I dont recall if it leaded much or not. I had similar results with plated bullets and moly coated bullets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Max, I think regardless of your need to make Major PF, you're going to need some hot rounds to produce enough gas to make the gun work the way you want it to. As I understand, most V12 shooters are well beyond a power factor of 165. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxposner Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'll try some of the plated bullets, the pistol comes new with a single port barrel and a V12 barrel. I'll fool around with velocities, and pressures, and if the results don't give me what I want, I'll just use them in a 9mm. Thanks guys, I appreciate your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I had similar results with plated bullets and moly coated bullets. Sounds like you have some barrel issues.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) I'll try some of the plated bullets, the pistol comes new with a single port barrel and a V12 barrel. I'll fool around with velocities, and pressures, and if the results don't give me what I want, I'll just use them in a 9mm. Thanks guys, I appreciate your input. If you use a quality plated bullet (Xtreme, PowerBond) you should be ok. I've personally ran 9mm bullets to 1400 and 10mm to 1350 in my Tanfoglios using Xtremes. However I' haven't had very good luck with Berry's. They are too soft and when you start pushing them they don't do so well. I've heard of others pushing the Raineers pretty hard, but I don't have any first hand experience. Edited February 25, 2013 by Nealio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam B Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 possibly but it shot jacketed bullets amazingly accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxposner Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Nealio, I couldn't find Powerbond or Xtreme in stock, but will backorder some, did you have a particular 9mm bullet that you got good results with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) I've shot 9mm Xtremes in 100, 115, and 124gr weights. They all have been extremely accurate out of my poly rifled limited and I haven't had any issues with the jacket. Check your PM's. Edited February 27, 2013 by Nealio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxposner Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Nealio, PM replied to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxposner Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Nealio has graciously provided me with bullets, they are loaded to several different specs. I even loaded a few lead bullets, if I don't drink too much on the Friday night pub crawl, I'll make it to the range on Saturday. Try to chrono what I have and we'll take it from there. Thanks to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hopefully those work out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxposner Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Nealio, The bullets worked out great! I had one failure to feed with the flat point powerbond's, but the gun isn't broken in yet, and I didn't shoot that many due to heavy snow. I just hate to loose new brass! I did push them to 1400fps and everything was fine and as one would expect out of a V12, recoil seemed no existant. I was shooting a Colt officers ACP before so that might be why I didn't notice the recoil. Thanks again, to one and all. By the way, I loaded them using the EGW small based sizing die and Lyman 9mm seater and crimp die, Dillon is way behind due to the current situation and I couldn't wait any longer. I may cancel the 38 super dies, I don't think I am going to need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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