As the title states, I own and healthy amount of bullet molds to feed my airguns. Not only are the manufacturers and calibers different but, the types of metals they are made of also vary. They are Brass, Steel/Iron and Aluminum. I have owned even more but have since sold some of them and the guns they were for. Such as my Jack Haley 457 and its bullet molds and the molds for my Corsair+ .308 when it was in .308 cal and also a few 7mm molds. Lets also not forget that these molds are for Powder Burners and can be used for airguns as long as the cast bullets are properly slugged for your guns bore (same with PB's also). Even though I have trimmed down my mold collection to the very necessary only, I will be buying more soon......lol!
WHY CAST BULLETS: Without getting into to much technical jargon, a cast bullet provides more downrange energy via its weight and higher BC/SD (ballistic coefficient/sectional density) than a pellet. So what does that all mean in layman's terms. It means that once you find the most accurate cast bullet for your airgun (s), it will allow you to hunt bigger game than one normally would with a airgun and it allows you to take FURTHER shots. Not only on game but also on targets whether it be paper, steel or reactive targets. The debate of head shots often comes up and to answer that quickly, any projectile of a decent weight and shape can penetrate the skull/brain of most game. Even big game. But you are seriously pushing the envelope. I will leave that at that. But with a cast bullet, the extra weight and SD allows you to make not only head shots but it allows you to make body shots which is what is most presentable on game. In other words, for the majority of HUNTING shots, its easier to hit the vitals in the body than it is to hit the brain on a head bobbing animal. Moving on to target shooting, a cast bullet in a powder burner or an airgun allows you to save money. Target copper bullets (for PB's) are expensive and so are match grade pellets (for Airguns). Cast bullets are very cost effective and are proving to make some really tight groups far down range at further ranges than what a Diablo pellet is capable of. Many a cast bullet in my arsenal are providing MOA and LESS at extended ranges out to over 400 yards!
THE MOLDS:
ACCURATE MOLDS 360109 BBT (Bob's Boattail)-.357 cal
NOE Bullet Molds 288132 FP-7mm
RCBS .458 cal 300 gr FP
These are just SOME of my current and past bullet molds that have provided years of casting service and enjoyment and cost savings. If you are a shooter of any discipline, you can seriously benefit from casting your own slugs. There is such a sense of satisfaction when you take time to create a projectile that puts hole in hole in targets downrange or ring that long distance steel plate or take that once of a life time game animal. If you own a small, med or big bore airgun (even powderburner), I urge you to give bullet casting a try. It just goes with the hobby.
STAY TUNED!
Tofazfou
