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Old 11-17-2012 | 01:02 PM
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Default Lee reals out of white rifles

well my subject states the question I am going to ask. I cast my own bullets. lee reals are the only thing I know that will come close to fitting.

has anyone tried lee reals out of a white rifle?
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Old 11-17-2012 | 02:13 PM
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Yes.. 60 grains of powder and they shoot real good.
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Old 11-17-2012 | 05:59 PM
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I figuring 60 to 70grs, seems to be the sweet spot for lee real
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Old 11-17-2012 | 06:56 PM
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When I was shooting them.. at 50 yards I was holding a 2 inch to 3 inch group with very little problems. I was using a good solid lube made of castor oil and bees wax on them.
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Old 11-18-2012 | 07:11 AM
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What about a paper patched 500 S&W? Ron
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Old 11-18-2012 | 12:21 PM
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thought about that too ron,
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Old 11-18-2012 | 03:24 PM
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I have been wondering what the fit would be like for them. Ron
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