So I've been reloading handgun ammo for about a year now and recently got into casting bullets. I was able to get my hands on a few hundred pounds of lead (roof flashings, pipes & wheel weights). I've done a few batches so far of .452 that I shoot with my 1911 and my XD. They shoot great, no problems cycling, no leading and plenty accurate. One issue that I've had though is that after I run the bullet through the seating/crimping die I get a ring indented around the tip of the bullet. It doesn't seem like it effects accuracy but it is kind of annoying, not sure if it's just the die or what. Anyone else seen this before? I'll list my equipment below.
Lead - 50/50 wheel weights/roof flashing
Mold - Lee 6-Cavity Bullet Mold 452-228-1R
Lube - Lee Liquid Alox(sized @ .452 /w Lee sizing die)
Press - Hornady Lock n Load Progressive
Dies - Hornady 45acp
Powder - Unique 5.2 gr
Primer - CCI300
OAL - 1.230