Hunter Customs
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Well I casted another batch of bullets, following the advice Mike / Tx gave me about pacing myself the second batch is nicer then the first.
After I casted a big batch of the 45 caliber 252 SWC bullets (actual weight about 256) I decided I was going to cast some 300 gr RFN in the same caliber.
After a few cast with the new mold I noticed the mold blocks were no longer in alignment.
I looked at the alignment pins they had drifted back in the blocks to where the tips were just barely protruding out of the block.
I took that side of the block off the handles and drifted the pins forward to where they needed to be, put everything together and went back to casting.
Cast about 10 bullets and the pins had drifted to the rear again, I believe what's causing this is from tapping the sprue plate over to cut the sprues.
I know Lee would replace the mold seeing that it's new, but rather then pay the shipping and going to the trouble to ship it I'm thinking I may just fix it myself.
I do have a question, I've read where some recommend lapping your bullet molds, to all the bullet masters out there what say ye?
Thanks to all for the previous advice I've received.
Best Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com
After I casted a big batch of the 45 caliber 252 SWC bullets (actual weight about 256) I decided I was going to cast some 300 gr RFN in the same caliber.
After a few cast with the new mold I noticed the mold blocks were no longer in alignment.
I looked at the alignment pins they had drifted back in the blocks to where the tips were just barely protruding out of the block.
I took that side of the block off the handles and drifted the pins forward to where they needed to be, put everything together and went back to casting.
Cast about 10 bullets and the pins had drifted to the rear again, I believe what's causing this is from tapping the sprue plate over to cut the sprues.
I know Lee would replace the mold seeing that it's new, but rather then pay the shipping and going to the trouble to ship it I'm thinking I may just fix it myself.
I do have a question, I've read where some recommend lapping your bullet molds, to all the bullet masters out there what say ye?
Thanks to all for the previous advice I've received.
Best Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com