making hollow points

[264killer]

has any one used a case trimmer to make a hollow point bullet, i have some 45-70 bullets 405 grain want to cut the weight down to 300 grains thanks

 

[Old Fart]

I have a couple HP bullet dies.
And I've made one or two.
They work okay.

If you're gonna try shaving some down in a highpower be careful about wieght discrepentcies.
I'd suggest wieghing each of them to keep them within tolerance, but I don't reccomend it.
You'd be on your own, not sure this is something I'd try.
Start your loads off light and work up, keeping an eye open for pressure signs.
I'd suggest just buying something first to experiment with.
Keep your 405 for serious stuff.

 

[264killer]

with the case trimmer i can set it up to bore the bullets all exactly the same , have digital scale to check weight, will use loading manual for loads have been reloading for 40 yrs , thanks for reply

 

[Okie4570]

I've used a drill press with a depth gauge to HP some 405gr casts, they shot the same and couldn't tell any difference in performance. I cant remember how many grains I removed, about 40 if I remember right. I build a wooden two piece block with a hole slightly smaller than .458 and clamped the two pieces together to hold the bullet while drilling. Looked like a barnes HP muzzelloader bullet when drilled out. Loaded to trapdoor pressures.

 

[Old Fart]

Sounds like you're going about it the right way.
Keep us updated.

 

[Blitzfike]

this is a product I've been wanting to play with, if anyone has info on its use, let us know..
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/371968/forster-universal-hollow-pointer-1-8
blitzfike

 

[HMFIC]

Haven't ever done it but I'm interested in your results.

Do you have a trimmer with a drill insert or making one yourself or ?

 

[264killer]

blitzfike, it seems to have trouble centering the hole,might not be bad for a pistol, but for a rifle the hole needs better alinement for accracy , hmifc, i have a lathe going to make drill same size dia. as large primer to fit my case trimmer, if i want the bullet to really expand i can seat a primer in the hollow point hole

 

[Blitzfike]

We did that with 58 caliber mini bals back in the 70's, even put a little black powder under the primer. At best we could see a little puff of smoke.. Blitzfike

 

[264killer]

did the bullet expand more or did it blow up