hey guys, i got out of my familiy engagement today(in-laws) because it was my birthday
of course all i wanted for my bday is a day to myself
the weather is phenomenal for casting today!!! hope you guys are all getting some lead hot
a couple of questions: first, i do not need to do anything to prep my molds anymore, just pre-heat them on the side burner and they are ready to rock; but should i be doing something to extend the life? these mold are well broken in now, but outside of the occasional smoking, i do not use lube or wax or anything, should i be?
secondly: i had a little bit of leading in the 9mm the other day, but 100% none in the 357; i know the best way to prevent leading is proper bullet:barell size,but i am dropping right at 356, so i dont have the option to go bigger, the leading was not sever enough to be very concerned, but i am trying water-dropping again today
question is, if i increase the lead temp will that make the water-drop more effective? other words, hotter lead+colder water=harder?
thanks!!
HAPPY EASTER!!
of course all i wanted for my bday is a day to myself
the weather is phenomenal for casting today!!! hope you guys are all getting some lead hot
a couple of questions: first, i do not need to do anything to prep my molds anymore, just pre-heat them on the side burner and they are ready to rock; but should i be doing something to extend the life? these mold are well broken in now, but outside of the occasional smoking, i do not use lube or wax or anything, should i be?
secondly: i had a little bit of leading in the 9mm the other day, but 100% none in the 357; i know the best way to prevent leading is proper bullet:barell size,but i am dropping right at 356, so i dont have the option to go bigger, the leading was not sever enough to be very concerned, but i am trying water-dropping again today
question is, if i increase the lead temp will that make the water-drop more effective? other words, hotter lead+colder water=harder?
thanks!!
HAPPY EASTER!!