Defective bator mould

[donovansn585]

Well I think I got a defective bator mould, so I've tried three different lead recipes close to pure half ww half pure and pure ww no matter what I do they drop at .223. All my other molds drop exactly what they say on them with any of the lead recipes. What does everyone think?

[southpaw]

Up the antimony. I mix 3 parts ww with 1 part mono. Not sure if this will get you up to .225 but worth a shot.

Jerry Jr.

[donovansn585]

So you say add more antimony but I guess my question is why do I only have this issue with the bator mold

[.429]

if your sure that your calipers/mic are accurate, then send it back

[donovansn585]

Ya I'm pretty sure my caliper is accurate cause all my other boolits measure perfect, I just emailed lee will see what they have to say I guess.

[southpaw]

Not to pick but calipers are only accurate to about +- .001. A micrometer is the way to go.

I have found that the lee molds tend to not drop larger boolits. They seem to be right at the minimum (.309 .338 .458 ect.). If they used lino to test the molds and you use a lead mix with less tin/antimony the boolits are gonna drop smaller. I am not sure if you can gain/loose much in such a small boolit tho. It was just something to try.

Jerry Jr.

[zuke]

A mic is the way to go. That's why their called vernier's, very-neer's