New Accurate Mold

[lightman]

I just ordered my first Accurate mold! This will also be the first aluminum mold that I have had since I tried and discarded a Lee aluminum mold 45 years ago. Really looking forward to it. I've been reading about the care and feeding of aluminum molds but please feel free to offer any advice.

[ShooterAZ]

Melt your lead, open the box, apply the handles, and start casting. Preheat your mold if desired. That's about all you need to do with a new Accurate mold. They are fantastic, you're gonna love it.

[bosterr]

I got my 8th Accurate mold a couple of weeks ago, a 38-245 O for my 375 JDJ 14 inch Contender. Most of mine are 4 and 5 cavity so this one had a bit of a learning curve. I have to run it at 725 degrees to get pretty boolits and the others like 685 degrees for the most part. What did you get lightman?

[MyFlatline]

Can't say enough good about Accurate molds

[Tatume]

Wonderful molds; I own many. Suggest you wash thoroughly using hot water and dishwashing detergent.

[lightman]

Thanks for the replys everyone. Bosterr, its a 4 cavity 46-405A, for my Ruger # 1 in 45-70.

[waco]

Wonderful molds; I own many. Suggest you wash thoroughly using hot water and dishwashing detergent.

No need. Tom cleans the molds before he ships them. Open box and use.

[gundownunder]

I've also consigned a couple of cheaply made 2 and 6 cavity aluminium molds to the scrap metal bin. I now have a shelf loaded with Accurate molds, they are all 4 gang aluminium molds and I couldn't be happier.

[tomme boy]

Heat it up a little bit and spray it with brake cleaner. Not casting HOT! Just warm to the touch. Then do a couple heat cycles.

[CamoWhamo]

I have 11 Accurate molds. I love his cast iron 2 and 3 cav molds. For me they just work beautifully. They drop great boolits from the 2nd pour every time and maintain temp very well.
I do have a couple of his aluminium molds in 4 and 5 cav and they are a great too.

I have my PID set at 750F which works well for me.

bosterr, what loads are you using in the JDJ? I have the 38-275H and 38-255CG for mine.

[Taterhead]

When I first cast with an Accurate mold, I had nice keepers in no time. Great mold! So easy to cast good boolits with. I don't believe that Tom recommends heat cycling.

[sharps4590]

I can't add anything except to say my experience echo's everyone else's. Great molds, great guy to work with.

[Dan Cash]

Another satisfied Accurate customer. Open the box and use with complete success.

[lightman]

Well it has arrived and it is a thing of beauty! Can't wait to cast with it but it will probably be after the 1st. I was impressed with the short time between the order and arrival. And the workmanship!

[lightman]

What handles do you guys like with Tom's 4 cavity molds? His website says either Lee or RCBS.

[MyFlatline]

I buy the cheap Lee's

[Tatume]

I like the high quality Lee handles, intended for Lee six-cavity molds.

[CamoWhamo]

I use the Lee handles.

I bought an RCBS mold recently and the pins are a lot smaller than the screws on the Accurate mold. Out of curiosity i check if the RCBS handles would fit my Accurate molds and they won't unless you drill the holes.

[Tatume]

I use the Lee handles.

I bought an RCBS mold recently and the pins are a lot smaller than the screws on the Accurate mold. Out of curiosity i check if the RCBS handles would fit my Accurate molds and they won't unless you drill the holes.

This surprises me. I use Lee and RCBS handles interchangeably on my Accurate molds. It is Lyman handles that I often must modify.

Has RCBS changed their handles? It's been a long time since I bought a set.

[lightman]

Thanks for the info guys! Looks like I'll be ordering some Lee handles.