Cast Lead Bullets in CW series?

[BucketBack]

First I'm very new to cartridge reloading, as in never loaded one.
I did reload 50 K worth of 12 and 20 gauge in my Teen years.

I've been getting presses, dies, powder, primers and bullets together.

I'll be loading 380 ACP, 9mm Luger, 30 Carbine Rifle, and 30/06 Springfield.

I know Glock has an unsupported chamber with polygonal rifling, so lead is out.

What would be a good cast bullet to target practice with the CW9?

I was looking into these

http://www.bslbullet.com

Anyone have any valued input on these. Thanks Tom

[MW surveyor]

Don't know anything about the bs bullet, but what I do know is that my CW9 has not had a FMJ through it since the 200 round breakin period.

I usually shoot 125 grain in either RNL or LTC. Occasionally I'll go up to the 147 grain.

You may want to do some more shopping around as I usually buy mine at my local reloading shop for the same price. Check out Friendswood Bullet Company and Bayou Bullets. You may find them cheeper. Most ship in a flat rate box for $15 up to about 60 pounds. When I order through Friendswood usually order about 500 to 1000 9 mm, 500 or so 45 ACP and 500 158 grain 38/357. Brings the cost of shipping down to a reasonable level.

[Tilos]

It's been a while since I've loaded lead but my go to bullet maker has always been Missouri Bullet

http://www.missouribullet.com/index.php

They had talked about going wholesale only so check that out.
Here's a few more:

http://www.dardascastbullets.com/

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/forum.php?

http://www.shop.rmrbullets.com/category.sc;jsessionid=AD2FB53DBD852DAF953C51A376A 3680E.qscstrfrnt02?categoryId=12

http://www.precisionbullets.com/

Jacketed at cast prices:
http://www.precisiondelta.com/product.php?indx=5


Equipment Info:
http://ultimatereloader.com/

[BucketBack]

Friendswood is a wash up to 2000, over that and there's savings with them

Bayou $245 delivered for 3500 124 RN sounds like a great deal if they're available

The other links are good also.

I had checked P Delta before and they're out of stock on the 124JHP's

Thanks for the links, I bookmarked them all.;)

[DLButler]

I use Friendswood, Georgia Arms and Berry's plated. All work well thru my CM and CW. I also use them thry my Smith's, Henry's and Belgium Taurus.

[hotpig]

I shoot a lot of Dardas cast 125gr in my CW9.

[Harrylee]

learn how to cast your own bullets you will save and get better the more you shoot

[BucketBack]

That has crossed my mind, I had seen some used molds at the LGS, now if the ringing in my ears will stop......

Since I won't be loading until the weather breaks in Michigan, I'll have plenty of time to investigate the casting process.

I don't think humidity will come into play too much when melting soft metals.

[HighLander51]

I know Glock has an unsupported chamber with polygonal rifling, so lead is out.

What would be a good cast bullet to target practice with the CW9?



I need to point out that all semi auto pistols have a little bit of unsupported chamber at 6 oclock, some more than others. However I have been running Glocks for 20 years, and you can shoot lead loads thru them, you just have to be more careful about cleaning the bore. And the faster the bullet the more the fouling. OEM Glock barrels are a major PITA to clean, so most guys use aftermarket stainless cut rifling barrels.

Back to the CW9, I just bought one for carry and ran so far 100 rounds of Bear Creek Moly reloads and it worked fine. I plan to put at least 1,000 rounds thru it before putting it on my permit.

Old Bulleyes recipe for removing lead the easy, easy way. After running a patch of Hoppes # 9 to get the fouling, run a dry patch, then plug the breach, pour in a 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and white vinegar. The lead rapidly oxidizes from the peroxide and stays in solution with the vinegar. Just pour out the fizz and run a wet patch of the mixture thru it, rinse in hot soapy water, blow dry with compressor, run lightly oiled patch.

The lead fizz

http://www.californiavtxriders.com/phpBB3/gallery/image35647.jpg



http://dkirkpa.home.mchsi.com/40SWchmbr.jpg

[BucketBack]

Nice examples.

[BucketBack]

I finally got around to using this recipe .
It worked well on 3 -9mm barrels and 1 -45ACP barrel and my Security Six

[smo79]

I have to say casting your own really pays for itself. I just started reloading this year and started casting my own about the same time. I use Lee molds and their melting pot to cast 9mm 124 grain round nose. I can spend $40 on lead ingots on eBay for 20+ lbs of lead alloy and can cast 1000 plus bullets. It is a lot better than paying $30 for 500 to someone else. Just my opinion though, good luck in your reloading adventures. ( I also shoot them I my cw9, cm9, and Glock 26 with after market barrel.)

[pbagley]

Try asking at your local tire shops for used wheel weights. This is not linotype, but more a lead/tin mix. A little softer, but it works well for me in 45ACP and 38sp. loadings. You could mix this with the alloy you got from the internet to increase the hardness.

That said, I did have some leading issues last time I tried cast in my Kahrs. Since then there have been quite a few plated bullets down the bore so things may be smoother now. I bought a couple of Lee molds for 9mm that I hope will turn out some accurate bullets this fall. I like to cast in cooler weather so I can wear a heavy long sleeve shirt and leather gloves. I hate it when it splashes into my skin.