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Thread: HP rifle casting temp

  1. 08-13-2013, 12:01 AM #1
    DrewTenney
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    HP rifle casting temp

    I've started casting .309 170gr boolits for my .308, I am getting a lot of marblization in my boolits. Will cast perfect in .452, then like **** in my rifle moulds.. temp issue? Mould temp issue?? What are your thought gents?? Casting around. 750-810 degrees, 100% WW.
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  2. 08-13-2013, 05:25 AM #2
    BABore
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    The mold's not hot enough. Correct by preheating and casting tempo, not by increasing alloy temp. Also check mold cleanliness.
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HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
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