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    Sharpshooter 22LR reloading kit

    Has anyone else tried this tool ? I have found that it is impossible to get this mold up to heat so all the bullets are wrinkled . It had other issues that I fixed but this one , not so much . Ed

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    The temperature of the mold has to be the same temperature of the lead melt. What is the temp of your lead? Should be between 725 to 750
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    Try dipping the edge of the mold into the molten lead, let it sit for a couple minutes the mold will be hot enough then.
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    As this is a small all aluminum tong tool , 2 cavity and crimper in one , hot enough to cast is too hot to hold .

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    I know some folks use a separate (higher quality) mold for the casting.

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    Who makes this mold , and where can I get one ? Ed

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    Quote Originally Posted by Armorer77 View Post
    Who makes this mold , and where can I get one ? Ed
    https://22lrreloader.com/products/22-reloader-kit

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    I have no personal experience on this but, if I remember correctly, this is the mold I’ve read that people like.

    https://oldwestbulletmoulds.com/shop...e-cavity-mould

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    Old West has many more 22 rf molds and dies
    https://oldwestbulletmoulds.com/shop
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    A slight diversionary loop - but pertinent to the thread. Is there a 22LR cartridge gauge similar to what we use for centerfire ammunition? It would seem that it would be a good additional tool for reloading 22LR's.

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    I've looked and not seen one available. My search is based on wanting to sort all the 22LR range pick ups I have and keep acquiring - want to ensure they will fit chambers, instead of trying to use .22 Ruger or Bolt 22LR's as a "Chamber Gage"; or have one stuck in the chamber at the range.
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    Just got my computer back from the shop . Thanks for the mold sources . Sharpshooter sells a 22LR resizing die. I just bought one , haven't used it yet . Thanks for the input . Ed

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