Bullet Casting Tips Wanted

[powder smoke]

Well I think I've got everything I need to start casting bullets. I starting with 45 colts then moving to 44mag's.

I've casted some 36cal. rnd balls years ago for my old Navy precussion revolver. Was so long I've forgotten all I ever knew.

Any and all input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all the input. ps

 

[clintsfolly]

go to castboolits.gunloads.com read till the cows come home clint

 

[Sam Johnson]

Get yourself a copy of the Lymans Cast Bullet book ..

Flux often, keep your melt and molds clean.
Be careful and wear protective clothing and glasses.

 

[flhr62]

Don't over complicate it. Alot of it you will learn as you go. If they do not look good, throw them back in the pot. It is probably easier than you think. clintsfolly is right about castboolits.

 

[powder smoke]

Thanks clintfolly I'll check it out. ps

 

[GP100man]

P.S.

most beginners try to start castin before the melt is up to temp .
& don`t ferget safety gear!!!

Have fun & enjoy !!!!!!

 

[63November]

Get yourself a copy of the Lymans Cast Bullet book ..

Flux often, keep your melt and molds clean.
Be careful and wear protective clothing and glasses.

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Main thing is, just get out there and begin. Once you do, you'll be able to ask questions and fill in the details. You can only learn it by doing it. Info is there to help with the questions you get as you go.

 

[Wheel Gunner]

Heres a couple pointers:

Start with a clean, degreased mold
Get your alloy up to temp
Get your mold up to temp

Remember, most problems are contributed towards improper heat. 700 deg is a good threshold.

Rinkle free bullets will be directly related to the above. Slight frosting is okay, thats about where the molds want to run best anyway.

I think that most problems encountered with new casters is due to a contaminated or too cold of a mold. There are other contributors, but what I've mentioned should be a good foundation for you to build on.

Lastly, don't melt your wheel weights and cast from the same pot, and when melting your WW's flux often.


Have fun!

 

[Three44s]

I second the idea on registering and spending sometime .....

........ OKAY ........ a good amount of time over at Cast bullets!!!

Three 44s

 

[GP100man]

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/

is the go to place & good crowd over there too!!