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libertyman777 05-19-2009 02:38 PM

Cast Bullets and Suppressors
 
Well actually a couple of questions.

First, are you guys seeing greater bullet expansion with cast bullets from the .300 Whisper at subsonic velocities?

Second, I've heard that suppressors and cast bullets don't mix because of the lubes involved will gum up the works. Is this true? If so, are there any .30 cans that can be broken down and cleaned?

Thanks,

Paul

mooster1223 05-19-2009 06:30 PM

Best of my knowledge, no expansion at sub velocities with the cartridge at this time.

You could use a 9mm can if you'll be shooting subs only. The YHM Cobra M2 comes apart and would work fine with cast bullets.

libertyman777 05-19-2009 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mooster1223 (Post 12439)
Best of my knowledge, no expansion at sub velocities with the cartridge at this time.


Wow..........even with cast bullets?

HUNTER2 05-19-2009 09:26 PM

Have been using 180's without the gas check in reverse ( semi Keith style ). No expansion, but nice round hole. Have heard they can cause a hard layer that is very hard to remove. I believe it is caused from the lead and not the lube. Have recovered bullets that the lube is still intact (sub not fast enough to melt, too hard of a lube???) Anyway - a lot of cast is bad for suppressors! Very seldom will I shoot more than 20 rds at a time. It is lubed up good and so far it has not been a problem with mine....If you get a take apart can-don't be too rough on the inside finish.....There has been 2 companies say they would have an expanding 30 cal. subsonic bullet out this summer...They will not be cheap! But I'll only use them for hunting...


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