Never saved a dime. Just shot more for the same money. Scrounged wheel weights for home cast bullets, 9mm was about $2.50 for 50 rounds, including bullet lube, 30 years ago. Best part, I can build ammo I can never buy. Round ball 30\30. multiple projectile 38 special, 1/2 oz 12 gauge. The...
The problem with powder is you don't really know what is in the can if the seal is broken. Potentially dangerous. It is almost impossible to pour some out and identify it. Too many look similar. For your peace of mind, it might be best to spread it on the lawn.
Properly sealed and...
I have used the above data with Sierra 125 gr bullets in my copy of that rifle for a long time. Lately I have gone to cast, but still keep pressures reasonable.
Load it down. Let the grandkids shoot grandpa's big rifle, and not get the snot kicked out of them.
We have successfully used 223 to take whitetail with Mini14's and AR's for about 12 years. Projectiles have been 60 gr Partition, 62 gr Fusion, 64gr WW PP , 65 gr Sierra SBT. Next on the list is Sierra 69gr TMK.
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