OK all, I think I made a massive castboolit newb blunder. It deals with lube and how I misinterpreted its purpose throughout the process (which had led to lead fouling in my .45 ACP).
Short background - after research, cast my first set of bullets (lee mold, water dropped, sized to .451 (which my glock would take)). Used alox for first batch, a water based lube for sizing on the 2nd batch. What I failed to do and understand the value of, was to lube POST sizing. So I have about 400 rounds with no lube on them. D'oh!
So, the questions are:
1. can anything be done to salvage these without taking the bullets apart?
2. If I have to take them apart, can I reuse the bullets?
I have learned my lesson (and wished I had found this forum earlier). C'est la vie.
Thanks
Robert