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so far I handload for
6.5 Swedish.
8x56 RS.
8x57 js.
30-40 krag.
7x57
308
30-06
.41 swiss from 8mm lebel brass.
.303 british.
8mm lebel.
7.62x54.
7.62x39.
7.5x54 French.
the .41 swiss I cast my own bullets one at .421 the other at .426.
I recently started playing with cast lead in all the above calibers.
most my bullets I buy from Montana bullet works.
Bruce is a great guy to chat with at Montana bullet works.
once per year our cowboy action club does a Spanish American war shoot.
military bolt action with cast lead bullets.
8" metal plate at about 45 yds.
approach the line with bolt closed on an empty chamber.
you have to reload once on the clock.
6 rnds offhand.
last year I used 6 rifle in 6 stages.
this year it will be 3 carbines and 3 rifles.
the styer straight pull will be tricky as I can only load 4 in the first clip.
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