Which Mould?
07-22-2008 | 12:13 PM
#22
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Which Mould?
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! 
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).
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).
07-22-2008 | 01:35 PM
#23
Boone & Crockett
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From: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
RE: Which Mould?
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?
07-22-2008 | 08:32 PM
#25
Typical Buck
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RE: Which Mould?
ORIGINAL: lemoyne
Now if you was to come up with a mold that was a copy of the FPB with a rounded soft point I would have to have one. Lee
Now if you was to come up with a mold that was a copy of the FPB with a rounded soft point I would have to have one. Lee
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
07-22-2008 | 10:18 PM
#26
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Which Mould?
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.
