making solid copper bullets?

[orangeusa]

I think the reason why it hasn't become popular is mostly because not everyone own an CNC machine. Copper it self is relative soft and given the correct feed rate and tooling, the cutting tools will last a while. Will I ever use it for plinking? Hell no. It's much easier and cheaper to cast lead. For long range hunting, hell yes!! It will be the most precise pullet ever made.

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Cool. Just never heard of it.
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[LynnJr]

I think most if not all of the 50 bmg records at 1000 yards were set with monolithic solids.
They require a barrel with a different land to groove ratio than jacketed bullets as they don't engrave the rifling the same.
McMurdo makes some good bullets.
Lynn

[CSACANNONEER]

I think most if not all of the 50 bmg records at 1000 yards were set with monolithic solids.
They require a barrel with a different land to groove ratio than jacketed bullets as they don't engrave the rifling the same.
McMurdo makes some good bullets.
Lynn

You may be right about the current records but, many previous records were set with Amax.

[CCrawford]

If you proceed, remember to add grooves. As no grooves = off the chart high pressure from articles in trade and reloading publications.

Good Luck,
Criss

[CSACANNONEER]

If you proceed, remember to add grooves. As no grooves = off the chart high pressure from articles in trade and reloading publications.

Good Luck,
Criss

Or, better yet, don't add groves and add driving bands instead. Yea, I'm talking about boreriders.

[lower lover]

Thanks for all the help, I have alot to think about. I may switch up and try this in a m44 it seems less risky/cheaper if i make a mistake.

[hermosabeach]

You might speak with one of the .338 lapua shooters or 408, 416 or 50'bmg

Those bullets are a lot more money than .224 projectiles if you are looking to resell your items.

With the CA lead ban being rolled out for hunting in the state, you might find an interesting and profitable niche in making lead free for hunters.