First time using my Lee 00 BuckShot mold

[Buckeye509]

I may have to try the combo 00 and #4 buck mold. Thanks for the information.

[sparky45]

Would the OO mold cast consistant enough to use in a 31 caliber C&B revolver? Being able to cast 18 at once would be intriguing enough for me to consider buying the mold.

FYI; No.1 Buckshot is .30; 0-Buckshot is .32 and 00-Buckshot is .33 in diameter. Maybe the 0-Buckshot would be a better match? Have you actually slugged your cylinder/barrel? I would think that one of the Buckshot molds would be just what you are looking for. Good Luck.
Sparky45

[michiganvet]

Nice info guys. Got a bunch of buckshot molds this year. Have been too busy to fire them up. (good thing) Been casting boolits since the 60's but not buck. I've seen answers here to questions I didn't know to ask like casting temp, use of alloys as well as tumbling with graphite. I have moly coated my swaged bullets and purchased ones in my Thumblers but it never dawned on me that buck would go there too. I really appreciate this site and I will answer all questions I see here on subjects I DO know.