Hello everyone:
My name is Dan (from Mississippi) - (aka:
I have been a reloader since 1974, and a bullet caster since 1981. I started casting handgun bullets to feed both my IPSC pistol and NRA Action Pistol revolver for both practice and competition, and my full-auto SMGs for FUN......
My casting periods have been “spotty"...... I cast heavy in the 80s and very little in the 90s and until about 2006. I reduced my casting because (some due to lack of shooting for many years) factory ammo was “cost effective” and some times required during SMG shoots. But now with the
As for my bullet molds....... (Yes, “molds” and not “moulds".... :) ) I have many different molds from 1C to 100C. Yes, I have a one-of-a-kind 100 cavity 38cal 158gr SWC mold. I also have H&G, Weaver, Mountain Molds, and LEE molds. My H&Gs are 10C, 8C, 6C and 4C molds. The Weaver molds are 10C molds.
As for my bullet casting mix...... I normally cast with either a 75% WW and 25% Lino or lately with 85% WW and 15% Lino mix (due to my supply of Lino). I do not water quench or oven heat-treat my bullets. I just drop them and size/lube them...... :)
As for sizing and lubing......... I use one of the two Star Sizer/Lubers I have, and “hard” lube that requires a heater to apply.
Well, that is enough about me for now.............. I will be more than glad to try to answer your questions about my bullet casting setup. But please note, it might take me a few days to reply...... so don't give up on me........... :shock:
;} I wouldn't say I “love” to cast, but when I am in the mood.... I really enjoy the time “standing over the pot"...........................
