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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Projectiles => Boolit and Pellet Casting => Topic started by: Groucho on September 26, 2019, 09:30:20 PM

Title: best mold
Post by: Groucho on September 26, 2019, 09:30:20 PM

I believe i have a steel mold for my 45-70 but I see there is brass and aluminum. Which throws the best bullet and best durability? Thanks

Title: Re: best mold
Post by: Blacktalon6 on September 26, 2019, 09:35:40 PM

I have a few Lee aluminum ones and they work well.

Title: Re: best mold
Post by: Wayne52 on September 27, 2019, 03:50:38 AM

I have been buying the brass ones when I can however the aluminum ones do work good after preparing the mold correctly, I've had the steel molds before and they're excellent however the pellet molds that are available are only available in aluminum and brass from NOE.

Title: Re: best mold
Post by: 35 shooter on September 27, 2019, 02:59:31 PM

Al. Molds heat up quick and are much lighter than brass molds, but will lose their heat quicker than brass if there is a lag time in the casting process.

Brass molds as already said are heavier, but retain heat very well.

I have’nt bought a pellet mold yet, but have used NOE bullet molds for years in Aluminum.
Either type will cast great.

Title: Re: best mold
Post by: Groucho on September 28, 2019, 05:46:32 PM

thanks