mikeym1a
04-15-2014, 09:45 PM
102424
Here's a pic of my newest recruits in the search for accuracy. Not much on rank and file, and some probably won't pass the physical, but, not bad for the first time. These came from an old Ideal single cavity mold from fleabay. The vendor spared every expense in selling this, even stripping the handles. But, careful cleaning on my part got the rust out, and a spare set of Lee 6 cav handles fit just fine. The mold is a 311466, and drops a 312 boolit of 157gns weight. I am again struck by how much easier it is to cast with an iron mold over an aluminum device. I guess it's because they hold their heat longer and more evenly. Wish it were a 2 cavity, but, this one cav mold works great! mikey
Here's a pic of my newest recruits in the search for accuracy. Not much on rank and file, and some probably won't pass the physical, but, not bad for the first time. These came from an old Ideal single cavity mold from fleabay. The vendor spared every expense in selling this, even stripping the handles. But, careful cleaning on my part got the rust out, and a spare set of Lee 6 cav handles fit just fine. The mold is a 311466, and drops a 312 boolit of 157gns weight. I am again struck by how much easier it is to cast with an iron mold over an aluminum device. I guess it's because they hold their heat longer and more evenly. Wish it were a 2 cavity, but, this one cav mold works great! mikey