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One more question UC. Do you use a wad under those Lees?

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I did not at the time but I probably would now. I don't know that a wad can be said to routinely improve accuracy but .125" thick wads that I get from TOTW are not only inexpensive, they are really neat! :D

The bullets I used for that 5/8" group had actually been pan lubed with a 50/50 mix of Lee Liquid Alox and alcohol, stood on wax paper and allowed to dry. They shot great but really stunk. That was before I got my crock.

OK, seriously, the wads I use are thick enough and rigid enough they actually scrape the barrel a bit going down and I feel that alone makes them worthwhile. The scraping action tends push any stray powder granules down into the main charge and make for a more consistent bore condition. They hold position well enough that I apply a bit of compression to the charge using the wad only, then seat the bullet until it just contacts the wad (which makes a very distinct sound at contact).

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Thanks. I use the Lee liquid alox/alcohol mix for the 405's in my 45-70. But you're right - it sure does smell. Been reluctant to use it with black powder. It didn't give you nasty fouling?

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No nasty fouling using Pyrodex. The bullets were just very lightly coated with a layer of the golden chit. :D

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Lee offers custom bullet mold making services.Set up is $100, or $150 for a hollow based bullet. They evenofferdesign assistance. Each mold then costs $25 each. They offer several options for the number of mold cavities with size limitations for each.
If6 guys get together and submit a bullet design, and the $300costissplit evenly, then each custom mold costs about$50.That'san affordable price fora "Limited Edition"mold.

Here'sLee'sinfo.page:

http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/catalog/browse.cgi?1216779063.3551=/html/catalog/custom.html#CUSTOMMOLDS

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but... be prepared for quite a long wait to get the molds. Lee stays pretty busy so I think you would be looking at several months for delivery. The guys over at CastBoolits could give you a better idea on the current wait time.