A few months back, I came to CB looking for buckshot casting information. I got a lot of great advice and have made this a regular hangout.
With the recent acquisition of another 45ACP pistol (Baby Desert Eagle) I have started looking into casting 45ACP bullets. The family of a friend at work casts and shoots a lot. He was recently telling me of how they powder coat bullets and had found that the PC remained intact after firing based on recovered bullets in their sand trap. It apparently handles the grooves of the rifling quite well. Leading of the barrel was a concern.
So, with .451 plate bullets running close to 20 cents apiece, I am moving into the bullet casting realm.
The 2 molds of interest are. I am leaning to the 230 grain mold as my defense reloads are 230 XTP.
90310 - 6 Cavity Mold 452-200-SWC
90289 - 6 Cavity Mold 452-230-TC
90350 - 6 Cavity Mold TL452-230-2R (Micro Band)
For faster velocities and higher pressures, it sounds like gas checks are mandatory but I am not sure if they are needed for 45ACP pressures and velocities.
Of course I will get a sizing die as well as wax to get started.
Anything else that I should keep in mind?