My first casting session!

[mookiie]

My first casting session .401 S & W made from a 1 linotype : 4 lead parts alloy. Not bad for 10 bucks of lead and two hours!

[Echo]

Way To Go, Mooks! Looks like a Lyman mold - what number?

[Dennis Eugene]

Hmmm,I'm thinkin' most of the two hours was spent standing the bullets up for the photo. :kidding:

[mookiie]

Hmmm,I'm thinkin' most of the two hours was spent standing the bullets up for the photo. :kidding:
Actually you are about right, I slowed down at the end when I was trying to stand these up between casts! I just need to get another mold so I can increase my productivity.

Mold is a Lyman #401638FV good eyes echo

Special thanks to Starreloader who took the time to meet with me and answer my questions! Great community here!

All in all a great day especially since this is my first Fathers Day as a father! My daughter Katelynn is 3 months old now. Great day!

[Trey45]

Very nice. You're hooked now if you're already talking about another mold to increase production!
Which 4 banger mold is that for 40 caliber?

[mookiie]

Very nice. You're hooked now if you're already talking about another mold to increase production!
Which 4 banger mold is that for 40 caliber?


Lyman #401638FV

[gray wolf]

Nice job and Con-Grats on the young-in.

[mookiie]

Using the Lee liquid alox, and sizing to .401. Do you really have to let the Lee liquid Alox dry overnight before you can size them?

[b2948kevin]

Very nice work!

I don't tumble lube, but I am pretty sure that's the recommendation. Are you sure you need to size them?

[mookiie]

I think I do need to size them as they did not slide into the case easily.


Even after sizing they do not slide into te case easily. I will wait for the lube to dry and than try and seat a handful.