Hi all,
O.K., I cast 100 .45 lee 230TL, out of about 2/3 range scrap. and 1/3 wheel weight. Air cooled, if that matters. These bullets drop at +/- .453. I shot these in a 1911, 4.3gr I.M.R. 700x. I've used this load before, with commercial cast.
Lightly,(and I mean lightly), lubed with alox, cut with mineral spirits.
I got pretty fair leading, and for some reason, These keyholed rather badly. Shot to point of aim tho..Out of all my 1911's, this is the only one I have to use the LEE FCD with ,or the loaded rounds won't chamber. They work fine in everthing else.
I belive my problem is not enough lube, as after I lubed them, they hardly changed color. It seemed also, that after the first two mags, they didn't tumble as much . I've not slugged the barrel in this pistol, as I seldom shoot it. It's a 1918 military colt that was semi restored by the previous owner. The barrel is a fairly new replacement, And I think it may be a tad tight.
Anyways, if anyone had any thoughts, or advice, I would app. it
Thanks
Caspar