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    Update

    Hello Guys,

    PC'd the bullet and loaded with 4.2 and 4.5 gr of BE. (5 rounds each) Functioned perfectly in my Kimber Stainless Target.

    At 7 yds, accuracy was decent to I guess it's a keeper....
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    New Saeco 9mm Mold

    Hi Guys,

    Casted last night with a new Saeco 922 mold. It's a round nose bevel base design. Didn't realize it's kinda like an RNWC shape.

    Used my RMR lead which is stated to have 2.5-3% Sb...
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    First Time Casting with Saeco Mold

    Hello Folks,

    Just want to check back in. I was able to finally cast again after a 1.5 yr hiatus due to my health. I thought I would not be able to cast again but am so happy to be able to do...
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    Lee 6-Cavity Mold Screw Question

    Hello Folks,

    Started casting again last night after 1 1/2 year hiatus. I was using a LEE 9mm, 6 cav mold.

    When inspecting the mold this am, I could barely remove 1 of the screws that attach...
  5. Thx guys for giving me sound advice. Yeah, this...

    Thx guys for giving me sound advice. Yeah, this mold is a no go for how I want my bullets' coal and diameter. I think a Lee 120 gr TC mold may work better with it's shorter bearing surface and...
  6. Saeco 9mm Mold #377 Question About COAL

    Hello Folks,

    I'm considering this mold for my 9mm pistols. I'm hoping to be able to PC and size to .357-358". But in order for this to work in my pistols with a shorter leade, I would have to...
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    Shadow, I think you may have an issue with your...

    Shadow,
    I think you may have an issue with your mold not being up to temp--at least 400 degrees IIRC. Your lead only needs to be in the 700-750 degree make good bullets. At 900 degrees, you will...
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    In my experience, no. When I start shooting pc'd...

    In my experience, no. When I start shooting pc'd bullets through a clean barrel, the barrel stays clean. When lead has already been shot through the bore, the pc'd bullets don't seem to remove any...
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    Thanks so much folks! Yeah, Lee asked me to send...

    Thanks so much folks! Yeah, Lee asked me to send a pic. I went ahead and remove the bolt and bent the handles and it seems to have worked. Basically clamped each half in a vise and used my body...
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    New Lee Mold Handle Bent

    Hello Guys,
    Just wondering how common is this? Just purchased this handle from Precision Reloading. Their return policy according to their website doesn't look good so I'm hoping Lee would send...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Don't use any lube as well on my pc'd and...

    Don't use any lube as well on my pc'd and non-pc'd bullets. My cast bullets are on the soft side though.

    Harder bullets, water quenched, or bullet shape can affect how easily they push through...
  12. btt

    btt
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Hello Guys, Gave it another run tonight for an...

    Hello Guys,
    Gave it another run tonight for an hour and the results are much improved. After I cut the sprue, I count to three. Then tap the bolt handle lightly while simultaneously using a...
  14. WTS: KKM Barrel for Glock 30 (NEW) SOLD

    Hi Guys,
    Up for sale are 2 brand-new KKM barrels for G-21 and G-30 standard length. These are unused and in perfectly new condition.

    Price for each: sold
    Payment: paypal friends orfamily or...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Thanks Guys for the tips. Here's an update. ...

    Thanks Guys for the tips. Here's an update.

    Given: mold is completely dry, polished the front band edges with steel wool and gray scotchbrite, used #2 pencil on the front driving band of mold,...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Problems Casting 200 gr SWC Bullets

    Hello Guys,

    Have been casting using my new RCBS 200 gr SWC mold. My first casting session had issues with tinning on the edge of the front band. I judiciously removed all the stuck lead and...
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    G-21 still available. Price dropped to $145,...

    G-21 still available. Price dropped to $145, shipped. Thanks.
  18. New RCBS Iron Mold Tinning. How to Clean?

    Hello Guys,

    Casted a few hundred rounds from my brand-new RCBS mold. I noticed tinning (or lead sticking) on one side of the mold half on the corner of the lube groove.

    I tried using a...
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    $155 each. Ad corrected. Thx.

    $155 each. Ad corrected. Thx.
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    WTS: KKM Barrel For G21**SOLD**

    Hello Guys,

    Up for sale are my lightly used KKM barrel for G-21 (extended, 6 inch). They are unmodified and fit perfectly in my pistols. Only shot a few rounds through these and functioning is...
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    WTS: 45 Cal Molds**all sold**

    Hello Folks,

    WTS the following:

    1. RCBS, 2-cavity mold, 45 acp, .452", 185 gr SWCBB. New old stock. Unused. Box included. Asking price: $90 shipped. **sold**...
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    Forum: Boolit Lube !

    I'm using the same lube. And I'm new to this...

    I'm using the same lube. And I'm new to this whole casting thing. Mineral spirits have been suggested but it is not legal in my state.

    After much research, I purchased and used this:...
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    Muser, I'm a new caster. Just purchased a...

    Muser, I'm a new caster. Just purchased a rotometals thermometer at amazon a month ago that is priced better than what you are looking at.
    ...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    It should work well TL or PC'd. When pc'ing,...

    It should work well TL or PC'd. When pc'ing, using a slightly higher velocity may work better compared to swaged loads. You may need to size to .358". Let us know how your bullets turn out.
  25. Sorry to hear. That just sucks!

    Sorry to hear. That just sucks!
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

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