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  1. 04-30-2018, 07:51 PM #1
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    Cast 6mm bullets

    So, tried to cast 6mm bullets from a modified Lee 9mm mold. Drilled in between the 9mm holes with a 15/64 bit. Moved the sprue cutter. Didn't do a very good job, but, done well it might work. Click image for larger version.  Name: IMG_20180430_155641_kindlephoto-137505148.jpg  Views: 18  Size: 42.8 KB  ID: 219604
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  2. 04-30-2018, 07:53 PM #2
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    Click image for larger version.  Name: IMG_20180430_144816_kindlephoto-136745310.jpg  Views: 23  Size: 64.9 KB  ID: 219605
    Here's the mold after modifications.
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  3. 04-30-2018, 08:42 PM #3
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    I give you credit. I have yet the brass ones to try something like this. But I will be giving HPing a mould a try this weekend. I think you did good. Just need a better point. I mean the sizer will fix any mistakes right.
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    I thought about using one to make pound cast slugs in a couple different calibers. Thought maybe a 223 mold, and just drill them out. That's one great thing about Lee molds, you mess one up, they're cheap to replace.
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    6mm drill bit to modify a Lee 9mm mold.
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  6. 04-30-2018, 11:55 PM #6
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    If I drilled the tip with a couple if decending bits might get a staggered tip. Might could use these lead projectiles to "fire" shoot lap a barrel?
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  7. 05-01-2018, 12:02 AM #7
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    Maybe if you drilled undersized you could have used 6mm bullets to lap the inside of the drilled hole??
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  8. 05-01-2018, 01:12 AM #8
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    The drill definitely tears at the aluminum mold. Oil the bit and keep removing the aluminum chips frequently.
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