I automated the Master caster with Hatch’s setup.
1. Some of my bullets go into the sprue output hole. I have tried to slow down the “down” force but even going as low as I can, it still drops some there.
2. Some bullets getting dinged up. How much should I worry about that? I am dropping the bullets down a pant leg (cut jeans) into a bucket of water.
3. How tight do you make the rails? If I make them just touching, some of my molds “leak” creating whiskers and fins. One in particular (brand new 530gr Accurate mold) had to be cleaned to remove the lead. If I tighten the rails, by the time things heat up (and expand), the downward force (even at max) isn’t enough to push them down. Seems to be a problem with heavy bullets only. Not having trouble with my small cavities.
Thanks for your expert advice.