I’m new to casting. Figuring out as I go
And doing a ton of research before buying too
Much equipment. I’d like to start casting for 30-30 and I’d like to be able to push them to decent velocities. I’ve read a bunch saying if you powder coat first, GC doesn’t fit right. But to crimp the gas check first, you have to allox and size, then multiple acetone baths to remove the allox so the PC bonds. I’m wondering, if I plan to size to .309, can I grab a .311 sizing die with the thought being, start the crimp on the GC without any lube, powder coat then finish the GC crimp while sizing the coated bullet to .309???
Also, I’m looking for molds for 45-70 and maybe even a mold to try casting for my 458 Lott. I’m finding most molds say they are .457 and I’m not finding any that are .459. Why would I want to cast a .457 if jacketed are .458???