Cast a Few Today

[Swampman]

I cast a bunch of these bullets today. The molds are old Ideal molds probably from the 1950s as is the Lyman Model 61 casting pot. The bullet on the left is a #429421 (.44 Magnum or Special) and the one on the right is a #454190 (original 1870s design for the .45 Colt.)http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/Woodsman1956/Reloading/100_0889.jpg

[birddog]

I need to get busy here also. They sure are purty pa!
Charlie

[pastorcurtis]

Makes me want to get out there - but dang it's cold in midAmerica...

[Humbo]

That's how they're supposed to look, well done! What's your alloy?

[Swampman]

I just use scrap lead. These are wheel weights with some high tin solder added.

[Frank V]

I use both of the bullets you show & they are great. Enjoy them.
Frank

[Shiloh]

Makes me want to get out there - but dang it's cold in midAmerica...

Yep,

Been loading what I have. Casting in April, maybe a bit earlier if winter breaks.

Shiloh

[hedgehorn]

I gotta smelt some lead. I got plenty but still in the wheel weight form

[Forrest r]

Nice, I used to shoot a ton of the 454190's you cast back in the late 80's sized to 452 for a 1911 & bowling pins. Used the 429421 bullet for the same thing in a model 29 for the revolver class.

You cast some great looking bullets that bring back some good memories.

[44man]

DON'T SHOOT THEM!
Make ear rings for the wife, those are jewels! :mrgreen:

[canyon-ghost]

Nice looking bullets! Good for you.

[Lizard333]

DON'T SHOOT THEM!
Make ear rings for the wife, those are jewels! :mrgreen:

Funny you mention that wife just me make here a plaid of earrings out if Lyman 429374 mold. I was kinda bummed to give up the nickel brass but she was quite happy with the end result!!