I would like to load cast bullets for the 450 Alaskan.
I've handloaded for many years but with jacketed slugs only.
Do I load cast slugs in the same manner as jacketed slugs?
As I browse through various adds for cast bullets, they mention different sized slugs for the .458.
They are usually listed as 459, 460, ect.
Is there a process using these slugs before loading into my cases?
I know this probably sounds pretty basic to most of you, but I want to do this the correct way the first time around.
I've read some pretty interesting things on other forums concerning the use of cast bullets as compared to jacketed bullets. It seems that they penetrate better than jacketed.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Roger
I've handloaded for many years but with jacketed slugs only.
Do I load cast slugs in the same manner as jacketed slugs?
As I browse through various adds for cast bullets, they mention different sized slugs for the .458.
They are usually listed as 459, 460, ect.
Is there a process using these slugs before loading into my cases?
I know this probably sounds pretty basic to most of you, but I want to do this the correct way the first time around.
I've read some pretty interesting things on other forums concerning the use of cast bullets as compared to jacketed bullets. It seems that they penetrate better than jacketed.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Roger