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Old 12-23-2008, 03:02 PM   #1
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Default 209 BH with lead bullets

Has anyone tried the BH209 with lead bullets such as Lee's REAL bullets ,Maxi balls ,etc. ?
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Old 12-23-2008, 03:19 PM   #2
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Default RE: 209 BH with lead bullets

I have gotten minute of angle groups with the New Hornady FPB. Lee
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Old 12-23-2008, 04:04 PM   #3
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Default RE: 209 BH with lead bullets

What was the load? I'll be using my Pro Encore. I've have a supply of Hornady 385gr plains bullets and 3 boxes of 385 gr Buffalo Bullets.
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Old 12-23-2008, 04:31 PM   #4
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Default RE: 209 BH with lead bullets

I think you need more grip on the rifling than most soft lead conicals achieve, exception might be knurled conicals.
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