Since I shoot 8mm Mauser, and would like to move away from surplus, due to both corrosion, the risk of surplus drying up, and cost.

 

Now, I likely won't do this any time soon, but it is likely something I should start to learn about, and seriously look into.

 

Now, I don't particularly trust solid lead ammo with smokeless powder. I mean, the reason we got away from simple lead bullets to FMJ copper coated lead ammo was due to problems experienced with lead ammo using smokeless powder.

 

I assume the solution would be to use lighter powder charges, but I wouldn't want to risk blowback, and the excess grime in the gun. I'm assuming that there is a way to add the jacket, but I imagine that's a real pain in the ass, and exponentially increases cost, and is another step that things could totally get screwed up in.

 

Not to mention I have no clue what you need, and what safety precautions are necessary when working with lead.

If you want to load rifle ammo, buy FMJ, leave the casting to muzzleloaders and pistols.

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