Author Topic: Anyone casting .172? (Read 1862 times))

Blutroop · « **on:** September 14, 2019, 12:55:14 AM »

So I got the .172 itch. I’ve had it for a few years now. I even got a few pb in .172. I have acquired everything to start a build in .172 but have run into hard times. I lost my job and still need to build a structure to winter over my family in. I was planning on getting everything needed to cast my own at least in .172 and .257 but can not afford to buy everything right now. I do have lots of disco and marauder .25 parts to trade and a gen1 and 2 Jsar valve. Would anyone set up in this caliber be talked into casting a handful for me?

Relentless Holiday · « **Reply #1 on:** September 14, 2019, 01:04:41 AM »

Neilson Specialty Ammunition. One of our own here at GTA. should have what you need, Anyone who's dealt with him will arrest to the great product and service.

Blutroop · « **Reply #2 on:** September 14, 2019, 01:08:30 AM »

He is a great guy but not doing .172 yet. You must be thinking of his .177 stuff? I can’t find any 177 barrels with a fast twist.

YEMX · « **Reply #3 on:** September 14, 2019, 12:06:50 PM »

Do you own a mold? If so, give D-rig a shout. He may be able to help you out!

Blutroop · « **Reply #4 on:** September 14, 2019, 05:46:16 PM »

I do not own any molds yet. If I had a mold I’m sure I could scrounge everything else I would need. Old cast iron skillets are at most garage sales up here and I could always build a fire to melt lead. Might be a lot longer learning curve learning to control heat on a fire but I will have plenty time and weather to enjoy working around a warm fire and would like to be as self sufficient as possible. (One of the main reasons I got back into air rifles)

Insanity · « **Reply #5 on:** September 14, 2019, 08:00:57 PM »

I only have .22 heavy and .25 wadcutter molds right now.

Ydunn.223 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2019, 01:01:50 AM »

Those are tough rounds to cast from what I've seen, The base of the slug
always seamed to get smashed to one side and were lopsided when I tried
to cast some of those .

D-RIG · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2019, 12:51:03 PM »

I hope I'm not to late for this party , Hey Jeremy I can probably help you with some .172" ammo .

As I'm not a paid sponsor I can not sell you ammo on this open forum but I think I can give you ammo
for free , I do make some .172" in swage and in hand cast below is a pic of the 26 grain hand cast
and some 24 grain swage that has a boat tail and a fairly good size hollow point .

All I ask is that you cover the shipping costs and we will get you some lead sent your way .

KnifeMaker · « **Reply #8 on:** September 17, 2019, 01:28:28 PM »

Those look darned good Dale!

Mike

YEMX · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2019, 02:51:51 PM »

Quote from: D-RIG on September 17, 2019, 12:51:03 PM

I hope I'm not to late for this party , Hey Jeremy I can probably help you with some .172" ammo .

As I'm not a paid sponsor I can not sell you ammo on this open forum but I think I can give you ammo
for free , I do make some .172" in swage and in hand cast below is a pic of the 26 grain hand cast
and some 24 grain swage that has a boat tail and a fairly good size hollow point .

All I ask is that you cover the shipping costs and we will get you some lead sent your way .

Dale to the rescue!!

Blutroop · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2019, 03:03:44 PM »

Dale! Those are just what I’m needing! Pm sent.

Pellgunfun · « **Reply #11 on:** October 26, 2019, 01:36:53 PM »

Where did this end up? Where there positive results.

Blutroop · « **Reply #12 on:** October 26, 2019, 01:47:07 PM »

Yes. I got a bunch of swaged and cast .172 slugs. And now I’m running into unexpected hurtles I’m putting my rifle together. Everything takes longer with hand tools. They look great though. I’ll post as soon as I shoot em

KnifeMaker · « **Reply #13 on:** October 28, 2019, 04:59:41 PM »

Looking forward to your results. I am building a .172 now. Finished a .224 (.221 actual dia). build last month.

Knife

Hobbyman2007 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 31, 2019, 08:53:09 AM »

Definitely watching this one . Got a barrel and a gun to mount it to , just need the right mold .

Blutroop · « **Reply #15 on:** November 01, 2019, 02:43:39 AM »

Just cut my breech oring seal. Still got to drill my barrel transfer port, make a loading tray, and put it together.

KnifeMaker · « **Reply #16 on:** November 04, 2019, 06:49:09 AM »

Quote from: Hobbyman2007 on October 31, 2019, 08:53:09 AM

Definitely watching this one . Got a barrel and a gun to mount it to , just need the right mold .

cedric, (tofazfou) Swears by the .172 that looks like a gascheck 257420 in .172

I tried to post the link to the mold, but NOE isn't coming up at the moment.

Pellgunfun · « **Reply #17 on:** November 04, 2019, 04:24:37 PM »

Wish I had the time and resources to get into pouring my own. Seems a bit time consuming to me though.

It'd be nice to find a place where I could get a drop-in .172 air rifle barrel and just order tins of those sweet shooting .172 rounds that Cedric (tofazfou) swears by.

UCChris · « **Reply #18 on:** November 04, 2019, 04:28:28 PM »

Quote from: Pellgunfun on November 04, 2019, 04:24:37 PM

Wish I had the time and resources to get into pouring my own. Seems a bit time consuming to me though.

It'd be nice to find a place where I could get a drop-in .172 air rifle barrel and just order tins of those sweet shooting .172 rounds that Cedric (tofazfou) swears by.

I predict we will see this start to happen within a year from now.

Chickenthief · « **Reply #19 on:** November 05, 2019, 03:02:45 PM »

Kind of!
I cast for the 17Hornady Hornet center fire (next to a 45 ACP).

Great up to @ MACK 1.5 then they start to scatter.

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Anyone casting .172?

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