I use a Lee 4-20 pot. I use a lead thermostat. The lead is from wheel weights. The day before I did 400 9mm and .380 ACP bullets basically using the same lead and they came out great.
The molds are...
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Forum: Cast Boolits
I use a Lee 4-20 pot. I use a lead thermostat. The lead is from wheel weights. The day before I did 400 9mm and .380 ACP bullets basically using the same lead and they came out great.
The molds are...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Some failed 9mm and .380 ACP hollow points. I am not sure if the lead or molds are not hot enough or what could be wrong. I was careful and prepared the molds221677 as usual. Any thoughts?
Forum: Boolit Lube !
Thank you for all who took the time to respond. I have some great info to get me going. One issue I am working on is my belief that is if 2 asprin are good for a headache, then three are better....so...
Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
As a new caster, I tried the pc method and did not like it. I decided to use the 45-45-10 Tumble Lube that has been used to years.
Am I missing something by deciding not to use power coating and...
For a while I was trimming 9mm cases to 9x18 Makarov. I have the trimmer with the drill adapter and the Lyman Case Prep. I have since got rid of my Makarov (except for some bullets).
I am casting...
I use my Lee Hand Press and my RCBS priming tool in the House. We live in Yuma Arizona and it was 111 yesterday and the shed gets a bit warm this time of year. I try to get up a 5 am and out by 6 to...
I know the feeling about time. I got more done at home working one and one-half jobs and raising 3 kids than I do now being retired
Forum: Casting Equipment
I would be interested in watching them and then pass them on.
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Forum: Boolit Lube !
After a couple of years of buying bullets, I decided to make my own. I have a mold for the 9MM and also one for my 380 ACP. I researched the Internet and even After the influence of Elvis Ammo, I...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I wet tumbled 1000 .380 ACP brass and expanded 100 or so 9mm casings. All while painting our mobile home for a few hours and going to the supermarket. And I am 69. And sober. Life is good.
Sent...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Thanks for all the advice. I did have the die touching the adapter. I am usually so very careful in ever step I do. All is working fine. Thanks again.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I need help. All my prep was done correctly. The bullets are Berry Bullets, .380 ACP 100gn RN. These cartridges were NOT crimped, just seated within specs at .962. I am using a Lee seating die. Does...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I am getting into casting but not at the to be ready to cast. I am also torn between 45-45-10 Tumble or powder coat.
So I need some raw 9 or 380 bullets, any style or any weight to test my Lube...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Does anyone know where I can lead boolits not lubbed and not sized? I don’t want to bore anyone with the reason why. 9mm and .380 ACP.
Thank you
Forum: Boolit Lube !
Where o where does one get bee’s wax in chunk quantity? If have looked and looked and only find small amounts for a small fortune?
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
On page 28 of the SAAMI manual, it states the lenght of a 9x18 Makarov case should be .713-.010. Does anyone know if the -010 means that .010 is a tolerance range to trim the case between .703 to...
Forum: Group Buy Archives
Is there any interest in a .365 Lee sizing die or a 6 cavity 9x18 bullet mold?
Forum: Cast Boolits
Has this been done successfully? I want to do it on cast 38 & 40. It would be satisfying..
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According to some research I did, Although one does not need FFL license, it was advised, as I was advised here, it is not a good idea.
People. ... it is a liability issue with reloaded ammo. If...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Is there a market for selling reloaded ammo at gun shows and flea markets?
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Forum: Casting Equipment
What a tragedy about the lead pot!
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Forum: Casting Equipment
I want to cast 38-158 SWCHP. Where is a good source to search for a mold?
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Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Thanks
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Forum: Coatings and Alternatives
Can I power coat HP bullets?
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BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |