First bullets cast ever

[nodda duma]

So that was pretty easy. I have to say much easier than it seemed when reading about all the details.

230 gr bullets to load 45 ACP. I had just got a 1911 and had dreaded paying for bullets to reload for plinking. This was much cheaper, considering I had paid $.20 a lb for the lead (and the wheel weights which is what I cast these out of).

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So I'll get a mold Lyman 314299 which is what I shoot through my Krag (but have bought bullets over the counter before), and then a mold for the bullets I run through my Vetterli.

Very satisfying return for two hours worth of effort.

[Max Brand]

Welcome to the addiction, great start.

[RMK79]

They look great, congrats!

[7Acres]

That's a beautiful pile of boolits! Nice work!

[Cherokee]

Good job - looks like you paid attention to all the reading. Now get out there and shoot those things....

[nodda duma]

Thanks... The first several were messed up... Due to mold being too cold and lead cooling too fast I figured. Once the mold got up to temp they came out great. Nice to be able to just drop the bad ones back in the pot for a redo.

My 6 yr old daughter (my reloading partner) was impressed. She said I could open up a store. 6 yr olds are great for boosting your confidence!

[wrench]

Congratulations! It's a great feeling, isn't it?:castmine:

[JeffinNZ]

Hey guys! We done snagged us another casting victim!

[41 mag fan]

Can't see the casts that well, but is that Lees mold 452-228-1R?
If so, I've had a lot of trouble getting them to cycle thru my 1911's due to the nose profile.
Otherwise, welcome to the addiction

[nodda duma]

It's 452-230-2R two-ogive radius

Honestly it was before Christmas that I ordered it, so I don't recall if I researched whether folks had good experience or not, or if I just went for that size and weight.