To Cull or not to Cull
I'm aware that there are several variables on the table when it comes to casting the "perfect" cast bullet. Most of you can confidently cast a thousand slugs and not second guess the results! Temperature, mold prep, mold quality, alloy, consistency and overall experience all play important roles in the outcome.
I've only been casting for 5 years and have acquired several molds as I cast for 11 other calibers. Some work wonders, some don't but in the essence of cast bullet quality- I've included a few pics just to subdue some opinions about useability. Bullets in question are Lee .356 124 RN. The following list is what I use:
Fluxed 50/50 WW/Pb
20:1 Tin
Lee 4-20 pot with PID set 730 degrees
Preheated Lee .356/124
Lube-Smoke's Powder Coat
I did roughly about an hour's research looking for a sticky or other posts related to this, if I missed a thread pls kindly post link! After casting nearly 1000 bullets I find that I'm culling about 200 +/-. The remaining 800 +/- were virtually flawless! Don't know if I'm just being too picky. I do know that a sharp, crisp full base and lube rings are important, but some bullets have random quirky lines which I know is probably a result of an intermittent pour. If the this is the case, does the lead bond ok? Will cast bullets separate at some point from muzzle to target?