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Thread: Rapine mould prep

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    Boolit Grand Master
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    Rapine mould prep

    Got a bottle in a box from a friend.
    I remember seeing this around before.
    Don't remember if it was good or not.
    Some kind of graphite coating??????
    I smoke my molds, and have no problems.

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    Lucky Guy!

    Rapine Bullet molds is out of business. I would guess Ray retired.
    It is made from micro fine ground graphite in a carrier.

    One bottle is about a lifetime supply.
    Its chief virtue is as a lubricant.
    In second place, it works as a release.
    Unlike other products, it does not change the as cast measurements. At least that can be measured by a conventional micrometer in three places.

    A clean and correct bullet mold will cast great bullets. A clean and correct mold treated with the Rapine product will do the same and prevent galling and ware under the top plate and in the pins/holes. plus drop the bullets just as easy.
    For anyone that does not think they want to use it, I say - don't.
    Chill Wills

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    I just smoke the cavities on my three Rapine molds before first use. Never any problem.
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    I've used Rapine mould prep for years. Down to my last bottle. It's really great stuff but I never put any in the cavities nor do I "smoke" moulds. The mould is cleaned thoroughly and then the mould prep is put on the sprue plate (top and bottom), on top of the blocks and on the alignment pins with a Q-tip being careful not to get any in the cavities. Iron, brass or aluminum blocks makes no difference..
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    Thanks
    I'll give it a try on the plate.

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    Picture of bottle.
    Attachment 251705

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