RCBS 45-405-FN bullet hang up

[Dom]

Recently acquired a like new RCBS 45-405-FN GC mold. For my first casting session I was using BHN 15 indoor cast bullet scrap. For some reason I was having considerable difficulty getting bullets to drop from the mold. I have used this same alloy in several of my other molds from 25 up thru 45 with no problem. I smoked the mold thoroughly but made no difference. After about 50 bullets had been cast they started to fall out easier , but still a bit if a struggle. What am I over looking . As an added note I have a LEE 400gr 457 mold & bullets fall from it easily ???

[dondiego]

If the mold was new, it might take a few cycles to cast well..........or there could be a burr.

[GregLaROCHE]

If things don’t improve after a few cycles, you can try polishing it with a boolit and polishing compound. Granted, it’s a lot easier to polish aluminum or brass than steel, but you can do it.

[Dom]

Thanks all.

[Winger Ed.]

Some of that is normal for a new mold.

I had one that straightened out after I rubbed the open face of the block on my blue jeans several times.

[mehavey]

...was having considerable difficulty getting bullets to drop from the mold.What technique are you using to get bullets out of the mould?

[Dom]

I TAP with a piece 1/2" X 1" pine piece of wood. Tap at the junction of the mold handles. Been doing this technique for 50+ years & has always worked well.