Canuck Bob
05-07-2012, 05:46 PM
I ordered up some real throat slugs and push through slugs from Veral with lube, book, and lapping kit.
Now my cast training will ramp up.
All my rifles will get a thorough and detailed cleaning. first throat slugs will be made. I can then check the constrictions in all my rifles and lap accordingly. I used fishing sinkers earlier but want to produce undisturbed slugs for custom mold patterns. One thing I learned from my early slugging experiments was that measuring and handling soft lead quickly alters the dimensions. Also Veral can accurately measure my 5 groove LE 303. this is for education only. All cast bullets will be throat sized or .002 over groove for non throated rifles like my Winchester 94.
For new comers slugging the throat and barrel will educate a bunch on the rifle. Besides one cannot hang around here long and not learn bullet fit is king and the starting place for casting.
Now my cast training will ramp up.
All my rifles will get a thorough and detailed cleaning. first throat slugs will be made. I can then check the constrictions in all my rifles and lap accordingly. I used fishing sinkers earlier but want to produce undisturbed slugs for custom mold patterns. One thing I learned from my early slugging experiments was that measuring and handling soft lead quickly alters the dimensions. Also Veral can accurately measure my 5 groove LE 303. this is for education only. All cast bullets will be throat sized or .002 over groove for non throated rifles like my Winchester 94.
For new comers slugging the throat and barrel will educate a bunch on the rifle. Besides one cannot hang around here long and not learn bullet fit is king and the starting place for casting.