repete
.338 Win Mag
Very nice! I forgot all about this old thread and had to go back and reread it, there's some good advice from some smart people, specially that Repete fella!
Anyone Cast Bullets?
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mgunner
.45 acp
Thank you, I wish I could take credit, but all I did was follow the advice from all of you, the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook and instructions that came with the Lee mold and pot. I was surprised when I opened that first mold and the bullets came out shiney. When I first started to cast the lead was over 1000 F.
I did get a few about midway through the casting session that had a shallow line in the same place and from the same bullet cavity. I think I got some debris in the mold at some point. I'll post a picture when I can.
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mgunner
.45 acp
Thank you. I was happy with them and surprised they came out the way they did.
I know I asked about wheel weights in the thread, but after reading the Lyman Cast Handbook I decided to order the lead instead. It was Lyman #2 Bullet Metal ~ 5 pound Ingot (90% Lead, 5% Tin, 5% Antimony) from Rotometals.
mgunner
.45 acp
Whos "repete".
Thank you for your help. All of the responses were very helpful. And I agree, there are smart guys here.
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mgunner
.45 acp
Thanks!The bullets look great!
You're a brave man doing that on a glass table!
Yeah, casting with hot lead that could do some damage to a newbie like me, just wasn't risky enough.
The truth is it's the only outdoor table we have, but I was careful. I should have at least put a wooden board on the table. But, I couldn't pass up the nice day. I don't have any cover from the weather and it seems we've been getting rain in the evening often. When I got home from work I saw there was no rain in the forecast for the evening, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to finally try my hand at casting.
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kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
Just be aware that if you spill any lead on the glass, it will probably shatter and dump 20 lbs of molten lead on your lap.Thanks!
Yeah, casting with hot lead that could do some damage to a newbie like me, just wasn't risky enough.
The truth is it's the only outdoor table we have, but I was careful. I should have at least put a wooden board on the table. But, I couldn't pass up the nice day. I don't have any cover from the weather and it seems we've been getting rain in the evening often. When I got home from work I saw there was no rain in the forecast for the evening, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to finally try my hand at casting.
I'll cast bullets wearing shorts and flipflops, but the glass table scares me!
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
its better to cast lead while naked
the hot lead just rolls off the skin and you have limited burns
not like a burn when the hot lead sticks to your jeans or socks and just keeps burning you ..
CAST NAKED!!
the hot lead just rolls off the skin and you have limited burns
not like a burn when the hot lead sticks to your jeans or socks and just keeps burning you ..
CAST NAKED!!
mgunner
.45 acp
Thank you for your advice. I'll make sure to come up with a better solution the next time I cast. I was only casting with 5lbs of lead. Will that burn less?
Seriously, thank you for your concern, and I'll take your advice seriously.
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
That is hands down the cleanest casting operation I have ever seen! Nice job!!!!
Robin
Robin
repete
.338 Win Mag
I never gave that a thought! Spill some on the glass and the sudden heat and expansion POP!
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
I cast a few dozen mini balls.
mgunner
.45 acp
Thank you. All the advice helped quite a lot!
mgunner
.45 acp
Those look nice as well. Nice and shiney! What lead did you use?
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
Just some range scrap. Should be nice and soft.
If I get a chance I'll hardness test them.