Well I loaded my first cast rounds today. 223 loaded over a starting load of 6.8 grains of Alliant unique powder. Overall length of 2.20. Found out gas checks can be very finicky. Some were ok but a large part kinda dragged on one side. Very frustrating. I’m eager to see how they preform. I tried to powder coat a few with the black harbor freight powder but I couldn’t get it to stick. I have some powder coming from Eastwood so I’m hoping it sticks. The mold was a lee 225-55. I’m looking foreword to learning more and shooting my own rounds.