Casted some 25`s today

[melloroadman]

For the Condor . These are 12 bhn , lubed and ready to be sized .Marvin

[rsterne]

Beautiful job.... what is the weight?....

Bob

[melloroadman]

Thanks 52 grains . With the jet stream change I have a 15-20 mile wind every day so the 30 grain bullets  are out . Marvin

[JonnyReb]

  Those look great! I look forward to hearing how they do.  J

[marauder23]

That's great I have been shooting some 62 grain Surefire slugs (.251) in my modded Condor but would like some about 50 grains to get above 900 fps. Let us know on accuracy?

[melloroadman]

I have been casting them for a while now . Very accurate bullet . If you can find some do not hesitate to buy them . With my condor they fly at 918 fps and with my 201 converted to 25 caliber they fly at 1030 fps . I mine , smelt, and cast all my own lead and bullets . As well as shoot 3 times a week . I really have a hard time keeping up with my own needs . And my condor and 201 take .2495 diameter and that is what I size to . And un sized they are .2535 .I do not mean to sound as if I am not willing to help other shooters . But under these conditions I try and help in other ways . With giving accurate bullet test with different alloys, bullets and rifle test. So others will have a idea as to what might or might not work well for them . I have a lot invested in molds and sizing dies for my own rifles and really do not want to invest more than I have to at this time . I hope you understand my situation at this time . Marvin

[marauder23]

Thanks that help out a lot. I have a guy that will cast them but the details you gave were critical for sizing. Are you also using a modded valve on the Condor or the std hi-flo.

Thanks.

[melloroadman]

Standard .177 H.F. Condor valve and hammer with a heavy hammer spring . Marvin

[marauder23]

Are you adjusting the top hat for the power?

[melloroadman]

I have 4 tanks . The top hats are all between .098 - .104 . Two tanks are at 3000 psi and the other two are at 3100 psi . This evens them out . I had a heavy striker from Tony in it . Took it out and went back to the stock striker and weight . Replaced the spring with a heavier one and gained about 60 fps . Over the heavy striker . PW on 2 .Marvin

[lloyd-ss]

Nice job on the bullet casting, Marvin.
Like you described, one of the nice things about PCPs, is that you can make adjustments and do tuning to get significant changes in a gun.
Lloyd