Alloy temp sounds bout right w/o knowiing the composition. Which imo means casting tempo is a bit fast imo.
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Forum: Cast Boolits
Alloy temp sounds bout right w/o knowiing the composition. Which imo means casting tempo is a bit fast imo.
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
We don't see but a day or two of triple digit heat. I don't mind the 90's if I'm in the shade with a breeze.
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I posted before reading this, then deleted it. But the pop can coins work well for me too.
Forum: Hunting with CB's
I concure. That adrenaline does some amazing things.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Polyester filler has a lower melt point than dacron filler I believe. ?
Yeah, they are fair bit more the cost of a Lee or such, but well worth the extra cost. You won't have buyer's remorse on this purchase. I'm not sure that there is a better mold made, even though it...
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Liberal rationale,,,geez. You would think extermination of non-native species is automatic. I'm suprised you even have a gun range, in such a liberal atmosphere!
Forum: Hunting with CB's
Slightly off topic, but. My first handgun PD. 312 yds. .243 AI 55 BT @ 3700 fps. Not quite the "target of oppritunity" locally, the flickertails suffice for that. Just no pic's of them. I do like...
Personally, I would prefer the slightly heavier for the added momentum, not that it's all that much difference. I can see it darn near impossible for a maker to hit the weight right on due to alloy...
Forum: Our Town
My bad on spelling,,,Eezox
Thanks for posting the link gofastman
Forum: Our Town
Ezzox! Got all the rest beat for dry lube and corrosion protection. Cleans well after initial cleaning with it.
I did my own salt water bath test at 3x the salinity of sea water...
I'll second that. Second to none quality they are.
Accurate Molds are all I use, ans short wait time. Also Tom's quality is second to none imo.
Forum: Our Town
Indeed, there is no fear, at least no concern or understanding of the consequences.
Accurate Molds are second to none imo. I have need for two more beyond the five I have.
Forum: Cast Boolits
It's also hydroscopic,,,,(attracts moisture).
Forum: Hunting with CB's
A knife of my great grandfather's.
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Forum: Hunting with CB's
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There is volumes of info on the forum that will answer many of your question's. I would suggest reading most of the stickies and links that pertain.
Forum: Cast Boolits
If you read some if not all the stickies, and links to LASC, you will have 90% of your questions answered, if not more. There is so much knowledge combined in those, it is difficult to describe....
Forum: Boolit Lube !
I run a hot plate and candy thermomter, with a high temp glass beaker.
Going from memory, as I don't have my notes handy. But irrc, it cooks off best for me at around 290-310 degrees. Going much...
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HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
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