I figured some day i would get ahold of some linotype. Finally casted some today with the 225415 mold. Bullets shine just like a mirror, and have perfect band fill-out. Just what is it, that makes lino so shiny? Noticed the shine when i play with babbit also. This mold is one of the best molds i own as far as hassle free. WW alloy and the boolit falls out when opening...... But, when i went to this straight lino, i had to start pounding on the hinge pin, to get the damn thing to fall out. Why do you suppose this is so? Also, it takes alot longer for the sprue to freeze. Is this normal, or do i have to turn heat way down? thanks,mark