Hello and greetings from New Zealand.
I was advised to come here to learn about bullet casting.
My needs are specific and I want to keep it simple.
While I have been shooting centre fire rifles for 25+ years and reloading for as long, I am just starting casting.
I have just bought a 470 NE double rifle and want to shoot 400 gr cast bullets as practice loads - 2000 fps regulated for same POI as full powered 500 gr loads.
I have just melted wheel weights on a pot and poured out ingots in muffin trays and a mould. Total about 11.3 kg = about 25 lbs.
I am going to this tomorrow. I have a Lee bottom pour pot & an industrial thermometer.
I will keep the pot at around 600 F
Prep the Lee mold. Add 2 oz 50/50 solder for 5 lbs lead. Is this correct for a good mould fill or will the bullets be too soft?
Should I quench the bullets in water?
Should I heat treat the bullets in an oven?
I do not want to make it too complicated and spend money on it. I am not going to make huge numbers. I will not be casting for any other caliber. I do not shoot pistols.
I would appreciate any help. Thanks