Strtspdlx
02-29-2016, 11:00 PM
well I decided to start a new thread in hopes it would generate more views so I could get more input. The one problem is still there with the .401 mold I use for 40 s&w it is a lee 6 cavity and I've been having a lot better luck with it. I got the bullets to the correct size and they're dropping consistently size wise, I found a "sweet spot" for heat, the big issue I'm having right now is even if I clean the mold before and after use for some reason it tends to generate a brown coating if you'd call it that in the cavities, I did use wax one time to lube it as that's the only thing I had, ever since then I've been having this issue. It is mainly in the lube grooves (tumble lube mold) and despite all my efforts I cannot seem to get it to go away, here's a list of what I tried, cleaning with hot soapy water and tooth brush q-tips and pencil and eraser, I've tried brake clean, laquer thinner, all with mold hot, mold warm, mold cold. I've also ventured into using gun cleaner, which amazingly worked extremely well and cleaned off 98% of the brown stuff, I'm left with very little of it but its annoying enough I can see it in the lube grooves of two cavities when the bullets cool and the bullets seem to be sticking because of it. or at least I hope they are.
My second problem is with my lee pro 4-20 pot. for some reason I can get it to pour fine for 6 cavities, then the next six it pours and dumps lead, or barely dribbles it in, like everyone has said I found that the temperature isn't very consistent and it drips. my fix for that is jiggle the metering screw a bit and it stops. I did lap in the screw, I cleaned out the orifice as it was packed with a yellow crusty substance and that helped for a bit, but its back to it again after probably 8-12 lbs. Is this just how they are? or is there something I am doing wrong? it mainly just pours however it wants whenever it wants, I can tell the difference in pours between half pot and full pot and honestly for some reason when the pot is half full itll pour the best for me. not because it is slower but because it is more consistent.
If anyone could once again lend some advice id be grateful, also I have bought a hot plate but with the pot plugged in and the hot plate on it pops the breaker more often then not, and there is no wiring in my future at my current residence. thanks again
My second problem is with my lee pro 4-20 pot. for some reason I can get it to pour fine for 6 cavities, then the next six it pours and dumps lead, or barely dribbles it in, like everyone has said I found that the temperature isn't very consistent and it drips. my fix for that is jiggle the metering screw a bit and it stops. I did lap in the screw, I cleaned out the orifice as it was packed with a yellow crusty substance and that helped for a bit, but its back to it again after probably 8-12 lbs. Is this just how they are? or is there something I am doing wrong? it mainly just pours however it wants whenever it wants, I can tell the difference in pours between half pot and full pot and honestly for some reason when the pot is half full itll pour the best for me. not because it is slower but because it is more consistent.
If anyone could once again lend some advice id be grateful, also I have bought a hot plate but with the pot plugged in and the hot plate on it pops the breaker more often then not, and there is no wiring in my future at my current residence. thanks again