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I bought an RCBS Mould
https://www.opticsplanet.com/rcbs-bullet-mould-32-98-wc-445-82060.html

But I'm kinda squakin at paying another $45 for handles.
Is there a list somewhere of who's handles...

My go-to place for primers & powder is Powder Valley.
They usually have the best prices

https://www.powdervalleyinc.com/

& here's a place to start with load info
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Yup, it IS a vicious cycle, but I'm up to the task.
It's now my duty to rid the world of paper targets, plastic jugs, tin cans & other such dastardly evil things... ;)

Turned up the heat & cast 200 TL 452-200-SWC bullets in no time at all. All is good in the world. :-D

Although this has me thinking about a 20lb pot.
The 10 pounder was running out.

Gee, its...

Thanks for all the replies.
I'll turn up the heat today.

I usually preheat for 30 min. I had the mold on top of the furnace during preheating.
I'll just have to turn the furnace up a bit & try adding a bit more tin.


Mitch - sorry for noob questions,...

Hey Folks,

I've been casting for about 5 years, so I have a good handle on how to cast with 1 or 2 cav molds.
But I shoot about 10-12k per year.

I decided to get smart & buy a couple of 6 cav...

bangerjim thanks for the tips.
I'll try that & see how it goes.

I bought 250 checks, so I guess I'm stuck with Al for the time being.
If I continue to have issues, I guess I'll bite the...

Picky? Maybe.

I use the MTM plastic ammo boxes & try like the dickens to keep, what was originally one box, all together.
Most of my brass was once factory ammo.
Partial boxes drive me nuts.

Trying to load some cast bullets in 7.62x54r.
Got some aluminum gas checks.
They seem to go on crooked & takes quite a bit of oomph to get em on straight.
Sizing seems to work well in crimping the...

I have a Lee TL314-90-SWC & it drops the boolits too small.
Barrel slugs at .312, bullets are dropping at .308-.309

I'm air cooling them - so no water.

I'm making them outta the following...

Is there an easily available source for antimony?

I know if you want to add tin, just get some tin solder, what about antimony?

OK, thanks for the suggestions

I'm using a Lee Production Pot IV (bottom pour) & the molds are TL314-90SWC & TL452-200SWC

Not sure what good a pic is, I don't have any.
The bullets with a bit...

I've used this mold for almost a year and never had sprue issues.
(does the same thing with another good mold)

I'm casting for a .32 H&R Mag. just for target shooting/plinking
2nd mold is for a...

The ebay listing says “This lead comes from old used Alaskan Gill nets”

Very interesting, very interesting indeed - spoken in a mock German accent - lol

But seriously, I'd be interested in more results so that the sample size CAN give results.

Help Please

I bought some lead that seems to be too thin. I don't know the composition.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141148027237?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648


It fills out a...

OK, thanks for the tips.
I'll pull one & check the size.

And I'll look at the crimp.

nope, not 357 - 38 Spl

454PB - plz read first post

The load is 3.0-3.1 gr of titegroup. that's a little less than min 3.2-3.8 is Hodgdon's load data.
(I've tried more 3.2-3.7 - didn't help)
I'm running some of them thru a S&W airweight-aluminum...

I've done it in the past, but the mold has gotten too hot & then the melt stays melted.
(even after a minute in the mold)

So I just hang the mold above the melt now to warm it up.
But I'm no...

I'm fairly new to casting, been doing it about a year.

I have 2 Lee molds a TL358-158SWC & a TL358-158R2.

My problem is inaccuracy.
I've slugged the barrels of 2 of 'em & come out abt .3575....

I'm fairly new to casting so please be patient.

I've been quenching my casts in a skillet filled with water, with a rag at the bottom.

This is workin GREAT in my Single Six in 32 H&R Magnum.
...

Just use the tape with the nylon threads in it.
And don't scrimp.

I "think" this is it.
...

Wow - Cobraman, welcome & that is one sweet lookin ride.
and Amen brothers!

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