School me on bullet casting
Here is an article on how to solve some common bullet-casting problems that beginners encounter.
http://www.gunweek.com/2004/feature1201.html
Your temperature range for the lead is reasonable, but may need to be tweaked upward or downward depending on the results you're seeing as you cast. A dust mask is a good idea to keep you from inhaling particles of the black/brown/gray powder that tends to accumulate on the lead as you melt and flux. This powder is full of various lead compounds that are much more dangerous to your health than the silvery metallic lead is. Handle this stuff with care, and as little as you can get away with.
-AaronB
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Rod M,
2011-12-22, 19:32
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- School me on bullet casting - anachronism, 2011-12-22, 19:45
- School me on bullet casting - AaronB, 2011-12-22, 19:49
- Lead Fumes - AaronB, 2011-12-22, 19:52
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Murphy,
2011-12-22, 22:33
- School me on bullet casting - Dennis Eugene, 2011-12-23, 00:17
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Lloyd Smale,
2011-12-23, 06:59
- School me on bullet casting -
Rod M,
2011-12-23, 09:54
- If your bullets drop from the mould at a usable size, - anachronism, 2011-12-23, 13:06
- School me on bullet casting -
Rod M,
2011-12-23, 09:54
- Best Resource on Casting for Handguns -
Charles,
2011-12-23, 10:27
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Lloyd Smale,
2011-12-24, 06:11
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- Thank you for the kind words gentlemen - Glen, 2011-12-29, 15:24
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Charles,
2011-12-24, 10:19
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Bud,
2011-12-24, 09:51
- Best Resource on Casting for Handguns -
Lloyd Smale,
2011-12-24, 06:11