Fistybum
09-28-2011, 11:54 PM
Hello!!! Today I set up my new lee pro 4 20, with my new NOE whisper mold, first time casting.... Tried to take some decent pictures, even begged an upscale camera from the wife unit..... I'm just no good at the picture thing......Here are some shots.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Fistybum/DSCN1043.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Fistybum/DSCN1041.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Fistybum/DSCN1040.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Fistybum/DSCN1036.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Fistybum/DSCN1035.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Fistybum/DSCN1034.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Fistybum/IMG_20110928_200015.jpg
I played with the temp range, from 600 up to 800, trying to find my sweet spot.
I had a high rate of throw backs, but ended up with some pretty decent looking bullets in the end. I have one hole that just does not want to turn loose of the bullet I mean really not wanting to come out...Any tips???
I have a lee .309 size die, should I alox them up like the directions say, or is there a better method??? I watched a youtube video where he smeared a little bull plate on the die, is that a viable option?? Can I pan lube and then put through the size die??
Thanks to every one on the sight!!! Ive really been wanting to cast for a long time, been lurking this sight for years! Final got my first cast under my belt!
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Fistybum/DSCN1043.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Fistybum/DSCN1041.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Fistybum/DSCN1040.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Fistybum/DSCN1036.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Fistybum/DSCN1035.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Fistybum/DSCN1034.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Fistybum/IMG_20110928_200015.jpg
I played with the temp range, from 600 up to 800, trying to find my sweet spot.
I had a high rate of throw backs, but ended up with some pretty decent looking bullets in the end. I have one hole that just does not want to turn loose of the bullet I mean really not wanting to come out...Any tips???
I have a lee .309 size die, should I alox them up like the directions say, or is there a better method??? I watched a youtube video where he smeared a little bull plate on the die, is that a viable option?? Can I pan lube and then put through the size die??
Thanks to every one on the sight!!! Ive really been wanting to cast for a long time, been lurking this sight for years! Final got my first cast under my belt!