Ramshot Enforcer with CuRx bullets

[drewh]

I am gathering all of the things I need to load the Cutting Edge bullets. I have some Ramshot Enforcer on hand already and it seems to be in the correct burn rate area, has anyone tried it?

 

[Potsy]

Ummmm…….
You’re in the rimfire forum.
But for a minute, it did sound like a really cool project!!

 

[6.5SH]

Other than @Geno C. not sure who else here has done much with the CuRx bullets, perhaps he may have some guidance.

 

[Geno C.]

I haven’t tried that powder.

 

[Potsy]

Just for giggles, what caliber are we talking about (if he says .22LR I’m gonna feel really dumb!)?

 

[drewh]

https://cuttingedgebullets.com/curx-32gr-22lr-bundle-200ct yep, .22lr.

 

[acourvil]

IRamshot Enforcer is generally in the right range, but I haven’t tried it. I got good results with Longshot with the 32gn, and HS-6 has been the best I have found for 50gn so far. I have also tried Unique, VVN3N7, VV350, AA9 and Lil Gun at various times. I kind of put my experimenting with CuRX bullets on hold and haven’t done anything with them for a while. Which weight are you working with?

 

[drewh]

I have 32 gr currently, depending on my success with those and what I learn, I am debating getting a barrel for the heavier bullets, we shoot out to 500 at our range.

 

[Potsy]

I’ll be damned. I didn’t even know this was a thing.
I learned something today!!!
What/how are y’all priming rimfire cases?

 

[drewh]

I’ll be damned. I didn’t even know this was a thing.
I learned something today!!!
What/how are y’all priming rimfire cases?

The kit comes with 200 primed new cases and 200 bullets.

 

[acourvil]

I have 32 gr currently, depending on my success with those and what I learn, I am debating getting a barrel for the heavier bullets, we shoot out to 500 at our range.

I have what I consider a good load for the 32gn bullets in a standard barrel. I’ve played around with the 50gn bullets and have had o.k., results, but nothing good enough that I would consider it as being finished. This is in a 1:6 twist barrel using the reamer that Cutting Edge published, which has an unusual freebore. In retrospect, I think I should have gone with a regular match chamber with the throat extended just enough to allow the longer bullet to seat without undue force.

 

[6.5SH]

I have what I consider a good load for the 32gn bullets in a standard barrel. I’ve played around with the 50gn bullets and have had o.k., results, but nothing good enough that I would consider it as being finished. This is in a 1:6 twist barrel using the reamer that Cutting Edge published, which has an unusual freebore. In retrospect, I think I should have gone with a regular match chamber with the throat extended just enough to allow the longer bullet to seat without undue force.

6 or 16 twist?

 

[acourvil]

6 twist for the 50gn bullets

 

[drewh]

I have what I consider a good load for the 32gn bullets in a standard barrel. I’ve played around with the 50gn bullets and have had o.k., results, but nothing good enough that I would consider it as being finished. This is in a 1:6 twist barrel using the reamer that Cutting Edge published, which has an unusual freebore. In retrospect, I think I should have gone with a regular match chamber with the throat extended just enough to allow the longer bullet to seat without undue force.

Is the bullet intended to try and engrave like a lead projectile in a match chamber ? I asked Manson for the reamer prints, and not sure I like those, or the Bentz chamber, that they suggested some people had done well with. I was considering one of the Calfee match reamers, they are not set to cut the rim and could be run in deeper.

 

[drewh]

6 twist for the 50gn bullets

I know that Pac-Nor makes the 6 twist in a button rifled barrel, and have seen that other have used Bartlien. Any other options that anyone can suggest?

 

[GIXXER2000]

I am so NOT ready to go down that rabbit hole..lol

 

[Geno C.]

Is the bullet intended to try and engrave like a lead projectile in a match chamber ? I asked Manson for the reamer prints, and not sure I like those, or the Bentz chamber, that they suggested some people had done well with. I was considering one of the Calfee match reamers, they are not set to cut the rim and could be run in deeper.

I designed my bullet to work with a regular match chamber so a guy can shoot both lead and copper with the same barrel.

 

[Geno C.]

IRamshot Enforcer is generally in the right range, but I haven’t tried it. I got good results with Longshot with the 32gn, and HS-6 has been the best I have found for 50gn so far. I have also tried Unique, VVN3N7, VV350, AA9 and Lil Gun at various times. I kind of put my experimenting with CuRX bullets on hold and haven’t done anything with them for a while. Which weight are you working with?

Longshot is a good one for the 50s. I haven’t tested any of the lighter stuff, as I didn’t see anything to gain there.

 

[drewh]

Longshot is a good one for the 50s. I haven’t tested any of the lighter stuff, as I didn’t see anything to gain there.

Hi Geno, I was hoping you would join in. I have read your posts about about the 50 grain bullets. I did contact Badlands and they are not interested in running any of those right now, so I am going after what is available. The way your is set up, is it close to the lands, or does it jump? I agree with you about the 32gr. I found them steeply discounted at a store I was at, and that sent me down the rabbit hole. I am intending to use those to work on my methods, and then I will decide if I can load the 50's well enough to make a difference in my long range shooting.

 

[Geno C.]

I allowed a longer heel to the bullet to let a guy play with the jam/jump just like a normal centerfire bullet. I’ll have to call George and see what’s up with not wanting to run any. He’s dealing with some health issues

 

[drewh]

Thank you for all of the input. I have several ideas about how I can make consistent ammo, we shall see. I will post some results when I get there, it will likely be a few weeks before I get all of the items I need, and can start.

 

[Geno C.]

Lube your bullets.

 

[drewh]

Lube your bullets.

What do you use for that, off the shelf or homemade?

 

[BigDaddy0381]

I used ⁦Lee liquid alox with the 32gr and longshot powder. Was a fun project.

 

[drewh]

I used ⁦Lee liquid alox with the 32gr and longshot powder. Was a fun project.

I have never used alox, did you treat the whole bullet prior to loading?

 

[BigDaddy0381]

I use gloves and wiped it on as I was crimping. It seemed to work really well. So basically the bullets sticking out if the case.

 

[Geno C.]

Alux wasn’t good enough for me: still working out the best solution