jeep45238
02-25-2010, 07:16 AM
Thanks to this forum, I was able to diagnose why I was getting severe leading issues in my 1911. A combination of pure lead, too much speed, a sizer that was 1 thou too small, and a Lee full length sizing die combined to give leading that would take my group from 1 inch at 10 yards to 12 inches in a matter of a few magazines.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s127/jeep45238/Range%20Time/DSCN0804.jpg
About 80 pounds of wheel weights, 55 pounds of boolits was the yield.
Split them 50/50 with my buddy who helped me make these and did the leg work on getting the lead. All are sized and lubed. 230 grain roundnose tumble lubed Lee mold, and 200 grain SWC tumble lube Lee mold.
Both shot great yesterday when I was trying various loadings, and not a single bit of leading was present at the end of 100 rounds (compared to an insane amount after 25 shots).
Giving the new press a work out on the off days.
I'm proud to say that :castmine: :mrgreen:
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s127/jeep45238/Range%20Time/DSCN0804.jpg
About 80 pounds of wheel weights, 55 pounds of boolits was the yield.
Split them 50/50 with my buddy who helped me make these and did the leg work on getting the lead. All are sized and lubed. 230 grain roundnose tumble lubed Lee mold, and 200 grain SWC tumble lube Lee mold.
Both shot great yesterday when I was trying various loadings, and not a single bit of leading was present at the end of 100 rounds (compared to an insane amount after 25 shots).
Giving the new press a work out on the off days.
I'm proud to say that :castmine: :mrgreen: