I bought an RCBS Mould
https://www.opticsplanet.com/rcbs-bullet-mould-32-98-wc-445-82060.html
But I'm kinda squakin at paying another $45 for handles.
Is there a list somewhere of who's handles...
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Forum: Cast Boolits
I bought an RCBS Mould
https://www.opticsplanet.com/rcbs-bullet-mould-32-98-wc-445-82060.html
But I'm kinda squakin at paying another $45 for handles.
Is there a list somewhere of who's handles...
Forum: Cast Boolits
My go-to place for primers & powder is Powder Valley.
They usually have the best prices
https://www.powdervalleyinc.com/
& here's a place to start with load info
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Yup, it IS a vicious cycle, but I'm up to the task.
It's now my duty to rid the world of paper targets, plastic jugs, tin cans & other such dastardly evil things... ;)
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Turned up the heat & cast 200 TL 452-200-SWC bullets in no time at all. All is good in the world. :-D
Although this has me thinking about a 20lb pot.
The 10 pounder was running out.
Gee, its...
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Thanks for all the replies.
I'll turn up the heat today.
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I usually preheat for 30 min. I had the mold on top of the furnace during preheating.
I'll just have to turn the furnace up a bit & try adding a bit more tin.
Mitch - sorry for noob questions,...
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Hey Folks,
I've been casting for about 5 years, so I have a good handle on how to cast with 1 or 2 cav molds.
But I shoot about 10-12k per year.
I decided to get smart & buy a couple of 6 cav...
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bangerjim thanks for the tips.
I'll try that & see how it goes.
I bought 250 checks, so I guess I'm stuck with Al for the time being.
If I continue to have issues, I guess I'll bite the...
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Picky? Maybe.
I use the MTM plastic ammo boxes & try like the dickens to keep, what was originally one box, all together.
Most of my brass was once factory ammo.
Partial boxes drive me nuts.
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Trying to load some cast bullets in 7.62x54r.
Got some aluminum gas checks.
They seem to go on crooked & takes quite a bit of oomph to get em on straight.
Sizing seems to work well in crimping the...
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I have a Lee TL314-90-SWC & it drops the boolits too small.
Barrel slugs at .312, bullets are dropping at .308-.309
I'm air cooling them - so no water.
I'm making them outta the following...
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Is there an easily available source for antimony?
I know if you want to add tin, just get some tin solder, what about antimony?
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OK, thanks for the suggestions
I'm using a Lee Production Pot IV (bottom pour) & the molds are TL314-90SWC & TL452-200SWC
Not sure what good a pic is, I don't have any.
The bullets with a bit...
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I've used this mold for almost a year and never had sprue issues.
(does the same thing with another good mold)
I'm casting for a .32 H&R Mag. just for target shooting/plinking
2nd mold is for a...
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The ebay listing says “This lead comes from old used Alaskan Gill nets”
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Very interesting, very interesting indeed - spoken in a mock German accent - lol
But seriously, I'd be interested in more results so that the sample size CAN give results.
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Help Please
I bought some lead that seems to be too thin. I don't know the composition.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141148027237?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648
It fills out a...
OK, thanks for the tips.
I'll pull one & check the size.
And I'll look at the crimp.
The load is 3.0-3.1 gr of titegroup. that's a little less than min 3.2-3.8 is Hodgdon's load data.
(I've tried more 3.2-3.7 - didn't help)
I'm running some of them thru a S&W airweight-aluminum...
I've done it in the past, but the mold has gotten too hot & then the melt stays melted.
(even after a minute in the mold)
So I just hang the mold above the melt now to warm it up.
But I'm no...
I'm fairly new to casting, been doing it about a year.
I have 2 Lee molds a TL358-158SWC & a TL358-158R2.
My problem is inaccuracy.
I've slugged the barrels of 2 of 'em & come out abt .3575....
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I'm fairly new to casting so please be patient.
I've been quenching my casts in a skillet filled with water, with a rag at the bottom.
This is workin GREAT in my Single Six in 32 H&R Magnum.
...
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Just use the tape with the nylon threads in it.
And don't scrimp.
I "think" this is it.
...
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Wow - Cobraman, welcome & that is one sweet lookin ride.
and Amen brothers!
Mat 22:37-40
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |