I recently picked up a couple Lee bullet molds, a .358 158 grain swc/gc and a 44 cal 240 grain swc/gc, mainly because they were cheap.
When I cast either of them with my usual alloy (50% linotype/ 50%lead) they come out heavy. If I cast them with straight linotype they come out right on the money (with the gas check crimped on, and unlubed).
All of my lyman molds throw a very accurate bullet with the bullet alloy, straight linotype is light in the Lyman molds.
I am assuming this is correct because I have 2 Lee molds that I have the exact same issue with, the only 2 Lee molds I own.
I have never shot straight linotype lead before, but I suspect it will be fine, although maybe not for hollow points. Any thoughts?
When I cast either of them with my usual alloy (50% linotype/ 50%lead) they come out heavy. If I cast them with straight linotype they come out right on the money (with the gas check crimped on, and unlubed).
All of my lyman molds throw a very accurate bullet with the bullet alloy, straight linotype is light in the Lyman molds.
I am assuming this is correct because I have 2 Lee molds that I have the exact same issue with, the only 2 Lee molds I own.
I have never shot straight linotype lead before, but I suspect it will be fine, although maybe not for hollow points. Any thoughts?
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