I've got a 147gr RG4 mold that I got new years ago and need to clean it and recondition it. What's the best way? I never was able to get the pins to release with ease like I wanted. I like to shoot 147gr 9mm and can't remember if running the flat pins makes it a 150gr or not. I picked up a used 135gr that drops beauties when I couldnt get the 147gr to drop right.
That said, I have a two new aluminum molds I need to prep. I'm going to clean them with dawn, boil them them, then heat cycle a few times in the oven.
I'd like to do this to the 147gr NOE but should clean it first right? Clean the pins on the mold when doing this?