Bullet pens.

[Dudley Young]

These should to keep me busy for long time. Got copper bullets comming.

 

[Pioneerpens]

cool, where do you get the copper bullets? and what do you have to do to them?

 

[Chris Bar]

Did you order boattail or ball type? Have these left from years back when reloading, but have not made the first bullet pen yet, although there are a few guys who are at the top of the list when I do.

 

[tim self]

I use boat tail. Was the first ones I found at the supply store. Hey, it's just a weeks work or so!

 

[Dudley Young]

cool, where do you get the copper bullets? and what do you have to do to them?

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I get the Remington 150 GR pspcl form this site. You have to drill then,

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...abelas/en/common/search/search-box.jsp.form23

 

[Sylvanite]

It's probably too late for this advice, but I'd recommend a Jacketed Hollow-Point Boat-Tail (JHPBT or BTHP) without cannelure instead of a Plated Soft-Point with Cannelure (PSPCL). Jacketed bullets typically have a thicker copper jacket than copper plated bullets and will yield a stronger tip. A soft-point bullet has exposed lead that must be removed and may leave a hole that is larger than you want. A small hollow-point gives your drill bit a natural center to follow. A boat-tail (the bullet base tapers) bullet seated deep enough will give the tube something to center against, helping to keep it concentric. A cannelure (the depressed or ridged ring around the bullet) doesn't look quite right if the bullet is seated too far out, which many people do. If it's right at the case mouth, then that's ok.

Regards,
Eric

 

[workinforwood]

All I know is that the casing pen contest is coming up real fast and you will now have no excuses not to participate!

 

[KD5NRH]

So, any tips on anchoring the bullets into the hulls? I'm using .308 with 165gr Barnes solid copper bullets. I don't like the four divots the Lee Factory Crimp die leaves, but I'd like to have some crimp and/or JB Weld there to make sure the bullet won't move if it gets bumped. Is there something more like a roll crimp die for .308?

 

[leestoresund]

JOE
What you said is why I buy my bullets from someone else.
In my case, I recognize my limitations.
But now that I think about it I have a good friend who reloads.
Hmmm.
Lee

 

[Sylvanite]

So, any tips on anchoring the bullets into the hulls? ... Is there something more like a roll crimp die for .308?

If you size the cases before seating, neck tension alone should be enough to hold the bullets in place. If you really want a roll crimp, most standard seating dies will do that. Just screw the die down a bit more. For a consistent crimp, trimming the brass usually necessary.

Regards,
Eric

 

[Jon-wx5nco]

All I know is that the casing pen contest is coming up real fast and you will now have no excuses not to participate!

When? I need to get some made up!