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    Other Texan ss457 cf or bulldog 457

    The Texan arrived today (its still in the box) been trying to cast some ammo, it's been a while. Almost all of my 300gr and 340gr are coming out with wrinkles. I've tried raising the temperature and lowering with no luck. I'm using soft lead pipe to cast with. My first try at powder coating...
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    Other Texan ss457 cf or bulldog 457

    Thank you greatly. I am going tomorrow to buy some soft lead (old pipe) I guess I will try both to see what works best. I will be attempting to powder coat all of my ammo for the Texan. Currently have a 300gr mold, a lee 340gr and 143gr round ball. Powder was delivered today and already have a...
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    Other Texan ss457 cf or bulldog 457

    Are you using soft lead to cast with? I have a bunch of wheel weights at my disposal but don't want to screw up a new barrel by using them if they are too hard. I plan on powder coating then sizing to 457
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    Other Texan ss457 cf or bulldog 457

    Are you using soft lead to cast with? I have a bunch of wheel weights at my disposal but don't want to screw up a new barrel by using them if they are too hard. I plan on powder coating then sizing to 457
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    Other Texan ss457 cf or bulldog 457

    Well now I'm a little sick to my stomach, I just purchased a Texan 457 ss cf. I already pulled out the melting pot and cast some 300gr slugs already from a mold that I had but they need sized down from 459. This has to be my most expensive hobby to date. Any suggestions on slugs and the best way...
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    Other Texan ss457 cf or bulldog 457

    I really do appreciate all of the information from all of you. Have any of you actually purchased a blem model from the airforce website if so any input on them? Not trying to completely cheap out on my first big bore but new compressor and 74 cu ft bottle purchase in preparation for the rifle...
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    Other Texan ss457 cf or bulldog 457

    Thank you, I've read others having barrel and accuracy issues and other complaints of air leaks. Either way dropping a grand on an air rifle i want to make sure im making a good choice.
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    Other Texan ss457 cf or bulldog 457

    I'm looking to get my first big bore hunting rifle and nee a little insight. First off I already have an Alkin compressor and a 74cf air venturi fill tank so that end is covered. I need some help on picking the rifle, been looking at the Texan ss457 cf series blemished and the bulldog 457 to...