I recently started casting the 20ga sabot slug using a Lyman mould; I noticed that the pin that moulds the hollow base stated to stick and then would not release after casting just a few good slugs. It looks like the lead leaks around the base of the mould around the pin. Has anyone encountered this problem? I have not contacted Lyman yet.
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I have the 12ga version and never had a problem, but I spray the pin and cavity with graphite lube , no sticking. Is the mould closing completely?
the pin on mine is problematic, sometimes releases and sometimes sticks, started tapping the wood plug handle with the mold tapper before I remove it and the problem is gone.
I did not spray the mould or pin but I did smoke them. The mould is completely sealed when I pour; I did notice that the pin had gotten pretty hot when the problem started.Originally Posted by Master24149
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My pin sticks until the mold gets hot
A thin coat of dielectric silicone grease on the pin works great to stop the sticking. Gp
I borrowed a friends 12 gauge Lyman mold a few years back . I sooted the heck out of the mold and pin . I also removed the pin before I even knock the sprue off . Gave me little trouble that way .
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