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ncmn
03-29-2013, 10:49 PM
Hello
I got all the materials together tonight and casted a few 45-70 bullets. Got a lot to learn guys but all in all Im pleased that I finally got around to trying it. The mold was a Lee 405gr hollow base and lead was range lead from a member on here. They dropped at 459 just like I wanted, and they are a little heavy 407 to 413. I am going to throw most back in and try again tomorrow. I want to say Thanks to all who have helped, and for the great forum we have here to learn from. Any ideas from the picture it help a newbie out?



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btroj
03-29-2013, 10:50 PM
Need the mould hotter.
462
03-29-2013, 11:06 PM
Rounded bands and wrinkling are caused by a mould that hasn't reached its optimum casting temperature. Wrinkles are caused by a mould that hasn't been cleaned properly or enough.

Clean the mould and pre-heat it, using a hot plate. A hot plate and mold oven is even better.

Toss them back in the pot and go at it again.
btroj
03-29-2013, 11:21 PM
This is how you learn. Cast some more, lube em, load em, go shoot em. Nothing quite so fun as shooting the first bullets you cast yourself.
ncmn
04-02-2013, 08:09 PM
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http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/Rondo588/IMG_20130401_211942_167_zpsaa8659bd.jpg

Well finally got everything working good for the 2nd attempt, the hollow base bullet was a little harder to keep everything hot enough. The 500gr bullet was a lot easier to work with. Got plenty enough casted for the new gun. Now I have to find the best way to lube them. Thanks for the help
David2011
04-05-2013, 06:15 PM
Wow! Major improvement. You're learning well!

David
shadowcaster
04-05-2013, 06:24 PM
Wow! Major improvement. You're learning well!

David

+1
NICE.... You are on your way! :-)
rmatchell
04-05-2013, 07:04 PM
great job, you will never regret making your own.
PTS
04-05-2013, 07:12 PM
Tks for showing this ncmn; I’m getting close to my first casting too. This has me even more excited!
462
04-05-2013, 09:03 PM
ncmn,

There you go!
warboar_21
04-05-2013, 09:10 PM
Looks like you have been at it for years.
WHITETAIL
04-06-2013, 06:36 AM
There is no turning back now!
Great job.
And welcome to the forum.
CAVEMTNMAN
04-06-2013, 06:50 AM
Nice looking boolits.
WHITETAIL
04-06-2013, 06:55 AM
What gun is the 45-70?:redneck:
And what load are you going to use?
jdgabbard
04-07-2013, 12:57 AM
2nd attempt looks great. Now get them sized/lubed and loaded for some fun ;)
S.B.
04-07-2013, 10:14 AM
It's addictive, ain't it.
Steve
nratom45-70
04-07-2013, 03:23 PM
I hope I do as well my second time around.