rifleman0311
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After about 5 years of reloading I finally started my own casting. Long story short, I went with the Lee 120-TC (9mm), used the bottom pour Lee pot and went to work. Few questions I have and would like some diagnosis.
1- I purchased a .358 sizing die and the rounds just go through it with no pressure so is it even needed? I plan to run these projectiles through multiple Glocks (gen 5, and aftermarket barrels) and CZ pistols.
2- I noticed after resizing the cases that I did not even need to flare/bell the cases as the projectiles sat nicely on the case mouth prior to seating. Is flaring needed?
3- I got the "frosty" drops. Is that a lead or mold problem?
4- I also had a good bit of wrinkles. Is that a lead or mold problem?
5- Worry about a crimp or no?
Lastly, I think it was an overall success. My biggest concern early on is safety; I can always improve the quality over time. Should I have any concerns shooting these semi wrinkled/ frosty projectiles if my load data is accurate and they feed in my pistols? I made a few dummy rounds COL 1.06 and they seemed to feed well in all the pistols I intend to shoot them out of. I plan to use the liquid alox method at first and see how it works. Dies will be either Hornady or Lee since I have both.
Any insight would be appreciated, thanks in advance
1- I purchased a .358 sizing die and the rounds just go through it with no pressure so is it even needed? I plan to run these projectiles through multiple Glocks (gen 5, and aftermarket barrels) and CZ pistols.
2- I noticed after resizing the cases that I did not even need to flare/bell the cases as the projectiles sat nicely on the case mouth prior to seating. Is flaring needed?
3- I got the "frosty" drops. Is that a lead or mold problem?
4- I also had a good bit of wrinkles. Is that a lead or mold problem?
5- Worry about a crimp or no?
Lastly, I think it was an overall success. My biggest concern early on is safety; I can always improve the quality over time. Should I have any concerns shooting these semi wrinkled/ frosty projectiles if my load data is accurate and they feed in my pistols? I made a few dummy rounds COL 1.06 and they seemed to feed well in all the pistols I intend to shoot them out of. I plan to use the liquid alox method at first and see how it works. Dies will be either Hornady or Lee since I have both.
Any insight would be appreciated, thanks in advance
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