My Castting Setup

[Cherokee]

This is my casting setup in my basement. Been using this kind of setup since 1968 except for adding the Lee BP pot when they came out. I usually use two moulds when casting and drop into carpet lined boxes. I have never found it necessary to water drop my bullets.

Getting ready, hot plate warming the mould(s)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee102/DCS44256/Reloading/Casting01.jpg
Two moulds going
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee102/DCS44256/Reloading/Casting03.jpg
Bullet repository
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee102/DCS44256/Reloading/Casting06.jpg
When the carpet area is nearly covered, I dump the cooled bullets into a cardboard box

[wallenba]

Neat idea using carpet. A local hardware store near here has a stack of old samples from an out of business carpet dealer. Think I'll go get some.

[Cherokee]

I reasoned the carpeted box arrangement would keep the bullets from rolling too far. One of these days I might make them a little bigger, got plenty of old carpet. I know the bullets are too hot if they start to stick to the carpet. Get good stuff, not the cheap plastic.

[lylejb]

What boolit is that, or the right in the second picture? 45 at about 250gr? I like the look of that boolit!

My next mold maybe...

[Cherokee]

lylejb - The bullet on the left is the RCBS 45-230 FN that I use for SASS loads and general 45 Colt shooting. On the right is the Lee 38-125 RNFP that I use for plinking in my 38 Specials. They cast out at the 230 and 125 gr weights in wheel weights with 1% Tin. I think Lee does have a 45 Colt bullet similar to the 38-125.