I was able to try out the new RD .432/265 grn mould . I regret that the alloy in the pot was "junk" and not my Lyman #2 make up.
Here is what I have.
Bullet as cast : aprox. 268grains ( some were right on at 265 grains, then I added a couple ingots of sheet lead.....I had lots of TIN in the mix, or so I thought...
Bullet with Lyman gas chk and Lee LA lube : .277 grns. Sized .432"
Bullet Lee Hardness indent: between .060 and .065" ( BHN 14.3-12.1 )
Load : 43.0 grns RL-7
CCI-200
R/P new cases
Roll crimp
I had lubed these with two coats of thinned LLA, then for good measure I hand lubed them with some of my new SPEED GREEN...
Do you think I am pushing this soft boolit with this load ? Should I reduce it more ?
R/D load page says 45.7 grns MAX, so I reduced it to 43.0 grains.
Rifle is a NEF Handi Rifle.....NEW .
What are your thoughts ?????
I have dumped the pot and reloaded it with a mix of 9 lbs of WW and 1 lb of 60/40. I'll try to cast a few more this week. I just wanted to try out the mold with what I had in the pot. Thanks for the input !! "PJ"