First PC - Smoke’s White Aluminum ASBBDT

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05-02-2021, 09:19 PM
Cast10

First PC - Smoke’s White Aluminum ASBBDT

First pc. Please let me know what you think. I’m all in for any and all recommendations.
Lee 401-175-TC with Smoke’s White Aluminum.

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05-02-2021, 10:53 PM
deaddog

I just ordered some of that color from him. Should arrive this week.
05-03-2021, 09:41 AM
popper

You did good, maybe just a tad heavy on the power, try sifting the excess off. I do like that mould design.
05-03-2021, 09:58 AM
downzero

They look great to me!
05-03-2021, 10:01 AM
Cast10

Thanks popper/zero. I agree, they looked a bit heavy. I think I’ll cut back on the number in the tub too. I did 25 at once in a 2cup container.
05-03-2021, 10:48 AM
Smoke4320

I am bias But Think they look great. A little heavy on the coating ...Ok... but that should not hurt anything as long as they will chamber :)
Click click boom
05-03-2021, 11:31 AM
remy3424

That is my secret powder to add to every color I use...great coverage and great appearance. Maybe use a quarter of the amount to the main color...ie: a teaspoon of red wine, black or whatever, add a quarter teaspoon or so to it. I have never used it alone.
05-03-2021, 01:36 PM
Huskerguy

"Perhaps" tap them if you are picking them up with tweezers or forcepts. I actually think they look great and they flowed well. I assume preheated to 400 and 15 minutes thereafter? They flowed well. Nice job!
05-03-2021, 04:56 PM
Cast10

Thanks Husker. I did tap, but apparently not much came off. 400:20min. I tried some more today and actually took the ‘shaken’ boolits and placed in an empty #5. I then lightly shook it for a few seconds. You could see extra powder in bottom. Tweezered them out and onto the pan and baked 400:20. Much better! Had some issues with sizing too. Left some ‘dirty’ marks on the bullets. I hadn’t cleaned the die, so cleaned it and did a little Fritzing on the inside. I then sprayed a little Hornady Case Lube inside and let it dry. All went well after that.
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05-03-2021, 05:03 PM
Cast10

Thanks Smoke! Kinda look ok. Smash test OK, too. I was able to duplicate and improve the product today. Not as much powder on boolits, but looks like they covered well. Thanks again!
05-04-2021, 06:42 AM
38SuperAuto

Looks as if you're using the non stick mats from wallyworld. My process is batch mode powder cure and the non stick mats in a quarter size sheet pan have made my life much easier. +1 on the forum suggestion to shake the boolits right out of the oven to minimize neighbor adhesion.
05-04-2021, 09:10 AM
Smoke4320

Those look great. Think you got the process down :) :)
05-04-2021, 10:11 AM
Hickok

They look great to me. Excellent job!

I really like the color.
05-04-2021, 11:37 AM
Conditor22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cast10

Thanks popper/zero. I agree, they looked a bit heavy. I think I’ll cut back on the number in the tub too. I did 25 at once in a 2cup container.

don't cut back on the number in the tub, you need a minimal amount 15-20 to get good coverage. just sift/tap off the excess
05-04-2021, 02:47 PM
Cast10

Thanks Hickok!
Conditor - Will do. I’m hoping with my large oven I can bake 100 at a time.
05-04-2021, 02:47 PM
Cast10

Thanks Smoke. I’m just trying to learn and improve.
05-04-2021, 03:21 PM
Conditor22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cast10

Thanks Hickok!
Conditor - Will do. I’m hoping with my large oven I can bake 100 at a time.

What kind of oven do you have? toaster oven 100+
convection oven -- as many as you can fit.

This little PID-controlled convection oven has done 8# of boolits at a time.
https://i.imgur.com/IBgRs5O.png
05-04-2021, 06:07 PM
Cast10

Quote:

Originally Posted by 38SuperAuto

Looks as if you're using the non stick mats from wallyworld. My process is batch mode powder cure and the non stick mats in a quarter size sheet pan have made my life much easier. +1 on the forum suggestion to shake the boolits right out of the oven to minimize neighbor adhesion.

Yessir. Except mine came from Home Depot. It was a simple pluck to remove. No trouble.
05-04-2021, 06:09 PM
Cast10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conditor22

What kind of oven do you have? toaster oven 100+
convection oven -- as many as you can fit.

This little PID-controlled convection oven has done 8# of boolits at a time.
https://i.imgur.com/IBgRs5O.png

I have the Oster Extra Large Convection oven. I started it at 450. Once up to 400, I dropped it to 400 and it maintained throughout.

I’ve read your recommendation on the ceramic briquettes. I’ll keep them in mind.