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    Martini Henry Bullets

    Does anybody know where I can get some from-.470 " diameter.
    Many thanks,
    Imelda

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    i cast my own, i ave rcbs mold and 2 lee ones
    lee ones are not avaliable over here and one is .470 zar

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    I was hoping to buy some already cast as a trial but can cast my own if none are available.
    Imelda

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    rcbs mold casts around .465/8 in soft lead maybe .470 if lead is harder
    lee .470 zar casts around .465 again in soft lead and possibly .470 if linotype is added
    i think the other lee is .460
    mk4 shoots great with rcbs
    all above are grease grooved and the zar .470 is hollow based where as the other 2 are flat
    only other way is to get smooth bullets and paper patch

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    If you wait till next weekend I will cast samples of all the 3 molds
    Do you want it in soft lead which I use or hard lead which is 1 in 20 Linotype or both lol
    Only other person I know who sells bullets is Andy allwood and another bp shop who name eludes me at the min

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    Peter starley might have something but Andy all wood are too small

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    I have been told that the recommended bullet dia for a MKIV is .470-.472, but have yet to try it

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    have a look here, a very helpful chap and a pleasure to do business with.

    www.reloading.org.uk

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    Quote Originally Posted by loiner1965 View Post
    If you wait till next weekend I will cast samples of all the 3 molds
    Do you want it in soft lead which I use or hard lead which is 1 in 20 Linotype or both lol
    Only other person I know who sells bullets is Andy allwood and another bp shop who name eludes me at the min
    Many thanks for the offer which I will gratefully accept.Covering your expenses of course.I use soft lead in all my old stuff.
    Regards,
    Imelda

    PS Thanks to all for the suggestions

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    Quote Originally Posted by Imelda View Post
    Many thanks for the offer which I will gratefully accept.Covering your expenses of course.I use soft lead in all my old stuff.
    Regards,
    Imelda

    PS Thanks to all for the suggestions
    Will start casting Tuesday lol
    Pm address please

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    you could also try www.bes-bullets.co.uk

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