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  1. 10-03-2014, 03:50 PM #1
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    Casting Weather Is Back!

    Casting weather is back.

    I have cast around 400 41s and 300 38s the past three days.

    Probably going to do some 30s and 375s tomorrow.

    Thinking about ordering a new mold for the 44.

    I really like the 429421. It consistently shoots around 3/4" at 25 yards.
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  2. 10-03-2014, 05:27 PM #2
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    Yep, it's getting to be cool enough to cast. I generally cast enough boolets in winter to get me through the rest of the year.
    Enjoy both the casting and shooting so bring it on.
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    Oh Yeah, a cool front is supposed to follow this rain we are having today (Friday) and I got a brand new mould, cleaned prepped and ready to go. Planning to get up early Saturday morning and start casting a bunch of 9 mm boolits. I got empty brass and high hopes that if I bribe some fellows who shoot 9mm with a couple boxes of reloads they will score me some wheel-weights. Running low and my long time supplier has gotten out of the tire business. Free ammo for wheel-weights might just encourage a bucket or two.
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    Quote Originally Posted by williamwaco View Post
    Casting weather is back.

    I have cast around 400 41s and 300 38s the past three days.

    Probably going to do some 30s and 375s tomorrow.

    Thinking about ordering a new mold for the 44.

    I really like the 429421. It consistently shoots around 3/4" at 25 yards.
    Yes I have been casting mostly 167 grain ,4535 the past couple of weeks . I have 147 pounds on sorted and lube bullets ready to go . I might hit 200 pounds when it is all sorted and weighed .Marvin
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  5. 10-04-2014, 12:27 AM #5
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    It was 98 today in my drive way--not really my idea of casting weather.
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  6. 10-04-2014, 12:36 AM #6
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    Fall is a great time to stock up on lead and cast all the slugs you'll need till next fall.
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  7. 10-04-2014, 12:41 AM #7
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    I'm gonna have to try the trading reloads for wheel weights.
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  8. 10-04-2014, 12:44 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by rintinglen View Post
    It was 98 today in my drive way--not really my idea of casting weather.
    I thought HB CA was for Huntington Beach? 93 here today, maybe next month will get cool enough to cast.
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    It may reach 50 degrees here today! Great weather for many things outdoors.
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    High of 65 today and low of 41 tonight .. absolutely great weather
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  11. 10-04-2014, 11:48 AM #11
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    High today of 62 in Nashville. FROST warning tonight ! Next week high 70-80's.

    Gentlemen , Start your burners !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bzcraig View Post
    I thought HB CA was for Huntington Beach? 93 here today, maybe next month will get cool enough to cast.
    It is--the temperature quoted was observed in my driveway at 1:10 PM Yesterday. But it was only 90 down at the beach.
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  13. 10-04-2014, 01:24 PM #13
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    I don't enjoy casting in the heat but if I need bullets I cast anytime of the year.
    You will learn far more at the casting, loading, and shooting bench than you ever will at a computer bench.
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    Too busy hunting to cast...maybe next heavy rain day.
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  15. 10-04-2014, 01:56 PM #15
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    I cast when needed, and I just got 3 new mold's in the mail so yeah. it's nearabouts casting time.
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    I cast a few hundred BPCR rifle bullets last week and this thursday I have another casting day scheduled witha couple friends coming out to cast with me. Well cast to around lunch time then make a run for lunch.
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  17. 10-05-2014, 10:39 AM #17
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