I recently got back into casting and found that my technique leaves a bit (a lot) to be desired.
I'm returning about 500 bullets to the pot because, on examining the bases, I found that the majority had dings that probably would degrade accuracy. This apparently happened when they were dropped from the mold onto the pile of bullets.
Yes, I know. I didn't realize how soft the alloy remained when it was fresh from the mold. And I used to drop into water, but do not want to do that now. (Makes it tougher to get through the sizer/lubricator die.)
So, before I reinvent the wheel, I'm sure someone here has a fool-proof (remembering that we're ingenious) way to drop without damage and without slowing up the process excessively. I was thinking of dropping onto a sloped surface (cardboard) that would give the bullets a little extra time to cool, and that would reduce the force when they landed on the pile.
Thank you,
Richard