AJC1
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He is pushing a buddy to buy a 10mm, turnabout is definitely fair play....Ooohhh you shouldn’t have done that, casting is another big time and resource consuming addiction.
He is pushing a buddy to buy a 10mm, turnabout is definitely fair play....Ooohhh you shouldn’t have done that, casting is another big time and resource consuming addiction.
So AJC1 you have a 10??? I can share some brass and cool frangible bullets!!!He is pushing a buddy to buy a 10mm, turnabout is definitely fair play....
Nope and I just traded a glock 17 for a 94 lever 30 30. I'm going back in time not forward.So AJC1 you have a 10??? I can share some brass and cool frangible bullets!!!
And it begins!Just Bought my 1st mold!!! xcited!
Are you ready for the tidalwave of questions.And it begins!
I have been casting just shy of 2 years. Just got my 1st 2 in yesterday for gas checked bullets. A 30 & 35 cal. That makes 6 or 7 molds now.Just Bought my 1st mold!!! xcited!
I have been casting just shy of 2 years. Just got my 1st 2 in yesterday for gas checked bullets. A 30 & 35 cal. That makes 6 or 7 molds now.
I had a a 1976 94 that I bought in a hood latin Pawn shop for $220 out the door, Perfect condition. So sad that I traded it for a Browing Xbolt 7mmNope and I just traded a glock 17 for a 94 lever 30 30. I'm going back in time not forward.
Quick Question! lolAre you ready for the tidalwave of questions.
well… guess I’m buying that.. since all Mags are COMPLETELY unavailable in WA
alright! now how do you melt leadI like the 200 grain SWC bullet best, but the 230 TC feeds in everything.
https://www.midwayusa.com/bullet-casting-furnaces/br?cid=8660alright! now how do you melt lead
I didn't see any response to your post...I have only used Lee molds so I can’t compare to any other brands. That said, I get extremely consistent weights and great bullets with mine. I’m using the 158 swc tl for 357, the 148 dewc tl in 38 spl, a 124 2r rn tl in 9mm, and a 124 tc tl in 9mm. The 38 & 357 I tumble lube and the 9’s get powder coated. None have come out at the listed weight yet with different formulations of lead, but are close enough that unless shooting max loads I don’t worry about it. Lee molds are a great way to get into casting cheaply and decide if it is for you. If it is you may decide to try higher quality molds($$$) or just get more Lee molds. I had 17 Lee molds until prices got stupid and sold a bunch I rarely use after casting up a supply of those bullets. What I have left I won’t get rid of and my most used mold I have 2 of.
There is a digital book “ from ingot to bullet” or similar from the cast boolets site that I’m sure someone will link to that answers most any questions you could have about casting. One thing you will definitely learn is most often close is good enough with lead.
it’s know that I’m not a fan of coated bullets.@Mark_Mark , if you think you might consider powder coating your bullets. Start watching at yard sales and Goodwill for convection ovens, with air circulation. And also pewter, for the tin content.
alright! now how do you melt lead
thanks!To start I would get the Lyman cast bullet 4th edition.
$50! now we talking!https://www.midwayusa.com/bullet-casting-furnaces/br?cid=8660
Here's a few choices.
If you are planning small batches, it may be okay. But 10 lbs. isn't much lead, especially when you're dropping over 200 gr. a bullet. And if you have to alloy your lead, it makes it tedious to add small amounts of alloys. But if you are dabbling to see if casting is for you, it may be the ticket.$50! now we talking!
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yeah, just messing around to see if I can make a boolot, I know who to ask when I get serious.If you are planning small batches, it may be okay. But 10 lbs. isn't much lead, especially when you're dropping over 200 gr. a bullet. And if you have to alloy your lead, it makes it tedious to add small amounts of alloys. But if you are dabbling to see if casting is for you, it may be the ticket.
lolyeah, just messing around to see if I can make a boolot, I know who to ask when I get serious.
Call it, casting on the cheap!
that lee lead dipper is only $5!
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018523537?pid=982621How about the bullet sizing and greasing? Lee makes one for .45 ACP?