Bevel vs flat base
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2024 7:22 am
I am almost out of my supply of Zero 200 grain lswc's. They were a huge order placed years ago and are all flat based. After quite a bit of recent struggle with bevel based 158's for my model 14, I melted them all down and used the metal to cast my own Lyman 358311 which shoot under two inches at fifty yards- no complaints naturally. That's a flat based design. It could have been the bevel, the casting quality, the lube, or something else but it is the only experience I have with BB bullets and it isn't flattering.
On the eve of needing to place another bulk order of 45 cal. 200's and with no experience with bevel based bullets in the 45, I am asking for those guys with Ransom Rests or with M/HM classifications for their experiences with 45 cal BB in both 200 and 185. Ideally of course would be BB vs FB results with the SAME brand so we have a reasonable expectation of equal casting quality, hardness, lube quality, sizing diameter... Please also mention the BRAND that you have found to be accurate. Even if you know of some FB bullets that are in stock somewhere, I'd like have the added flexibility to shoot either style.
Thanks guys.
On the eve of needing to place another bulk order of 45 cal. 200's and with no experience with bevel based bullets in the 45, I am asking for those guys with Ransom Rests or with M/HM classifications for their experiences with 45 cal BB in both 200 and 185. Ideally of course would be BB vs FB results with the SAME brand so we have a reasonable expectation of equal casting quality, hardness, lube quality, sizing diameter... Please also mention the BRAND that you have found to be accurate. Even if you know of some FB bullets that are in stock somewhere, I'd like have the added flexibility to shoot either style.
Thanks guys.