PBcastcoRepackboxRotoMetals2Wideners
Load DataLee PrecisionMidSouth Shooters SupplyReloading Everything
Titan Reloading Inline Fabrication

Search:

Type: Posts; User: Mitch

Page 1 of 29 1 2 3 4
Results 1 to 25 of 707

Search: Search took 0.02 seconds.

  1. Replies
    44
    Views
    3,959

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    FISHBUGS.I do remeber reading some threads here...

    FISHBUGS.I do remeber reading some threads here about swapping primers for different things.It seems to come up when there is a paninc going on.I am sure there has been more than one thread here as...
  2. Replies
    19
    Views
    1,591

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    wesson357 you did not say it you were useing...

    wesson357 you did not say it you were useing bottom pour or ladle casting these bullets.I have much better resaults ladle casting long bullets.I basicaly pressure cast with a ledel. I use either a...
  3. Replies
    44
    Views
    3,959

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    The only 357 loads i us emag primers for is...

    The only 357 loads i us emag primers for is 296/h110.If you find and old winchester loading book you use to get from the dealer selling the powder it only calls for mag primers with 296.Not saying i...
  4. Replies
    50
    Views
    4,407

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    the pure antimony is the problem. getting it into...

    the pure antimony is the problem. getting it into the alloy.I am sure some one here will have a better expination.It is not just toss the pure antimony in the pot. you would be better off getting...
  5. Replies
    50
    Views
    4,407

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    If you do not want to do any of the work involved...

    If you do not want to do any of the work involved buy your bullets.Other than that i do not know what you are looking to do if you do not want to buy any lead.
  6. Replies
    16
    Views
    1,913

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    If the range lead melted with no think dross I...

    If the range lead melted with no think dross I would think the problem lies in the monotyp.I would try heating the melt slowly and flux it as you go and see if the temp is the problem or try fluxing...
  7. Replies
    30
    Views
    4,160

    Just a few things I have found along the way that...

    Just a few things I have found along the way that might be useful.I do not use a thermometer much anymore.I like to clean or alloy lead at about 700 to 750. Neither bees wax or sawdust will instantly...
  8. I will not pay for buckets of WW. to much work...

    I will not pay for buckets of WW. to much work and you do not know what you are getting.By the time you sort then melt and remover the clips from the pot it is just a pain.My time is worth something...
  9. Replies
    5
    Views
    837

    I do the same mixing large batches of alloy...

    I do the same mixing large batches of alloy useing the alloy calculator here.I use mostly ingots from my home made angle iron 2x2 angle. i do still use to muffin ingots. Both fit in 20lb casting pots.
  10. Thread: Durned Lee

    by Mitch
    Replies
    19
    Views
    2,523

    lees 2 hole molds are pretty much one piece...

    lees 2 hole molds are pretty much one piece rivited together.
  11. Replies
    20
    Views
    2,735

    Lyman use t makea coversion kit for replaceing...

    Lyman use t makea coversion kit for replaceing the old style bicycle hanel to the new style.i think the may have some other kit for a rebuild> i have an old Grey colored 450.It did not have a O ring...
  12. Replies
    19
    Views
    1,840

    My choice would be an old rcbs pro melt with an...

    My choice would be an old rcbs pro melt with an added pid, if i needed more production it would be the magma master pot. And for a ladel pot the Wage.

    If you enjoy the break between filling the...
  13. Replies
    47
    Views
    3,864

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Table saw,jointer.planer,chain saw,Have all...

    Table saw,jointer.planer,chain saw,Have all worked for me.I agree pine is best.
  14. Replies
    18
    Views
    2,328

    PBaholic thanks for posting the chart showing the...

    PBaholic thanks for posting the chart showing the curve on the hardness. I would imagin the chart for sb would be similar.
  15. Replies
    42
    Views
    3,018

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    I see not many wear a hat.I proctect the dome for...

    I see not many wear a hat.I proctect the dome for sun,bumps,scrapes,lead spatter and anything else that might hurt
  16. Replies
    12
    Views
    1,585

    Do not for get to look in the alinment pin holes...

    Do not for get to look in the alinment pin holes ans aronf the pins for dirt or lead.
  17. Replies
    3
    Views
    614

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Go the swappin and sellin section look at the top...

    Go the swappin and sellin section look at the top of the page you will see the bullet exchange link. I have used this going both ways in the past good place.
  18. Thread: COWW clips

    by Mitch
    Replies
    10
    Views
    1,360

    think of the shiney lead on the clips as the gold...

    think of the shiney lead on the clips as the gold plated coins you see .0000 something % gold not much there.Much the sam whan saveing Dross.I agree that is is not worth your time and propane to try...
  19. Replies
    2
    Views
    460

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    The .366 sure sonds realy big.So first be realy...

    The .366 sure sonds realy big.So first be realy sure of what size your cylinder throats are use gage pins or slug them use a micrometer calipers are for ditch digging.
    Myself i do not think yopu...
  20. Replies
    18
    Views
    2,328

    here is it buy the numbers using the formula that...

    here is it buy the numbers using the formula that rotomeats gives and the lead alloy calulator is bases on.

    .25lb of peweter and 10lb of pure lead gives you 2.26% of tin and 2.44% of antimony...
  21. Replies
    18
    Views
    2,328

    This has been talked about here before many...

    This has been talked about here before many times.the use of the 8.6 number for pure lead is from the fast that when adding alloys to pure lead the first small bit of alloy added make the hardness go...
  22. Replies
    7
    Views
    992

    Purdy mold. I have a few from accurate but they...

    Purdy mold. I have a few from accurate but they are aluminum. As you said you get the size you want.you will be a happy caster for sure.
  23. I put my last ones on the big meltuing burner for...

    I put my last ones on the big meltuing burner for a bit then tolled them out tin the yard for a few weeks did a nice job of getting the coatig off and got a little surface rust on them they drop...
  24. Replies
    49
    Views
    5,532

    yes there are source the sure fire one is...

    yes there are source the sure fire one is RotoMetals or another source of new alloys.I do not fine much Pewter in my location. I use to find more solder at the scrap yards but the solder and the...
  25. Replies
    29
    Views
    3,678

    Forum: Cast Boolits

    LOL yet is the key. 2nd the cookie sheet or...

    LOL yet is the key.

    2nd the cookie sheet or cake pan and torch till it drops out.

    Might be a good time to empty the lee and lap the valve.
Results 1 to 25 of 707
Page 1 of 29 1 2 3 4
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