motorcycle_dan
06-02-2006, 10:41 AM
Another happy casting session last night. Had a Lyman single cavity .44 cal hollow point mold that I was ready to drop in the trash can. I bought a bunch of casting equipment from a gentleman getting out of casting. This was part of the package. Previously I could get a 1 good bullet in about 25 attempts. I cleaned and changed temps and couldn't get it right. An "old timer" that hangs out at the local gun shop took time to educate me on break'n in a mold. Between cleaning it with a brass brush in my parts washer. Blow it dry with air. Spray it with carb cleaner then let it air dry. THEN, Get out my propane torch, Pre-warm the mold to hotter than it will be during casting. During previous casting attempts the bullets would be frosty on the sprue plate end then wrinkled on the nose. Old timer sed, "well ya got to take a wet towel to it." As soon as the sprue is solidified enough to turn it over without running do so and sit it on the wet towel for a second or so.
Using this method I was able to cast up about 50 nice bullets in short order. The few that did not cast correct was my fault. Overall very happy with the results.
My order from midway came in and I was able to repair another lyman .44 mold. So looks like I'll need some range time this weekend to test these.:Fire:
Using this method I was able to cast up about 50 nice bullets in short order. The few that did not cast correct was my fault. Overall very happy with the results.
My order from midway came in and I was able to repair another lyman .44 mold. So looks like I'll need some range time this weekend to test these.:Fire: