First ever cast

[Rufus28]

Hi all, here is some pics of my first ever bullet casting session.



I am using a Lee 20 lbs bottom pour and 180gn .309 bullet mold



First batch came out wrinkled, but after 10 to 15 bullets some nice looking bullets.



After casting and letting everything cool. i started weighing each bullet to see if they weigh up to the 180gn as the box description. It turns out that all the bullets weighed between 170gn an 174.8 gn.



The most consistent weights were 172.6, 173.3 and 174.6



I expect the weight of the bullets to be closer to 180 grains.



I am using WW lead and a single cavity mold.



Any advice?



Frosting means that the lead or the mold is to hot, correct?

[Hickok]

When you add a gascheck and lube, I bet you will be real close to 180 grains if you weigh them.

If you want a heavier weight add pure lead. But I wouldn't let the overall weight concern me. Just having a consistent weight and good fill-out is what what makes a good boolit.

Your next batch of wheelweight metal probably wont cast the exact same weight.

[histed]

I'm pretty new to this myself and I'm sure the more experienced guys will check in. I cast using 50/50 COWW and pure lead. To a 10# pot I also add about 6" of 95/5 solder (I have a bunch from a past job). Once my mold is hot enough I get good results. Haven't tried straight COWW yet. Like Hickock said, my 158 SWC weigh closer to 165 after lubing. Looks decent for your first try. Mine was not so good