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miksatx · « **on:** May 27, 2019, 06:51:41 PM »

Learned I got the wrong pot ( Lee small bottom pour) can't hardly get the little dipper in to scoop. way to much slag. But learned plenty. Had every thing on garage floor lol. 1-23.2, 2-23.1, 4-23, 1-22.9, 1-22.8.
.217 mold. My first attempt to cast any thing.

Wayne52 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 27, 2019, 07:47:24 PM »

Michael those look pretty darned good to me, I've got both the Hunter and the Magnum hunters in .217 and they're both fantastic molds.

miksatx · « **Reply #2 on:** May 27, 2019, 08:29:15 PM »

Thanks Wayne made mostly from a bunch of old crosman pellets lol.

EdinGa · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2019, 08:56:16 PM »

They look great to me! I've got a 4 lb pot and I use a Lyman bottom pour lead dipper. It's been a good combination for me.

Back_Roads · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2019, 09:42:21 PM »

Looking good there wait until you shoot them

K.O. · « **Reply #5 on:** May 27, 2019, 10:30:22 PM »

Quote from: EdinGa on May 27, 2019, 08:56:16 PM

They look great to me! I've got a 4 lb pot and I use a Lyman bottom pour lead dipper. It's been a good combination for me.

I have same and a couple thermometers... and a hot plate with a little mold oven with bbq thermometer on it... did not use it for my last pour tho just heated mold up on side of the pot. I went with brass for my 250-34 pellet mold...

Have fun... you have picked the most challenging round to start with... The Skirts need to be near perfect...the pins are not hard to set but need to be just right...

My first batch did well but not spectacular out of my stock .25 Mrods... think will try pure lead for them next did a 1.5 tin mix at 780* this pour...

K.O. · « **Reply #6 on:** May 27, 2019, 10:31:42 PM »

and Looking good...

miksatx · « **Reply #7 on:** May 27, 2019, 11:16:17 PM »

Thanks EDinGA I will be following you and K.O. lead. I already ordered the 4lb pot and the bottom fill dipper. I did buy a thermometer but it doesn't seem to be working.
Back_Roads thanks, going to have to turn my mutant up some to make these boys fly lol.

maraudinglizard · « **Reply #8 on:** May 28, 2019, 12:19:36 AM »

Looking good, practice makes perfect. Casting small pellets takes time, patience, and the right temperature. thermometers are not that expensive to buy, it just depends on your preference.

https://www.titanreloading.com/%20Lyman-Digital-Lead-Thermometer?search=thermometer

http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.php?cPath=563_22

miksatx · « **Reply #9 on:** May 28, 2019, 09:23:13 AM »

Thanks for the links maraudinglizard. The first link is the one I have that isn't working. So I went with the One from NOE.

triggertreat · « **Reply #10 on:** May 28, 2019, 11:08:58 AM »

You will probably need something else to calibrate that NOE thermometer. On the I have, the dial spins very easily and got out of calibration before I could even use it. I finally got it calibrated using a PID controller, then put a lot of superglue on the back of the spinning dial piece to lock it down. I would not recommend that thermometer.

miksatx · « **Reply #11 on:** May 28, 2019, 11:28:25 AM »

Quote from: triggertreat on May 28, 2019, 11:08:58 AM

You will probably need something else to calibrate that NOE thermometer. On the I have, the dial spins very easily and got out of calibration before I could even use it. I finally got it calibrated using a PID controller, then put a lot of superglue on the back of the spinning dial piece to lock it down. I would not recommend that thermometer.

Thanks for the heads up triggertreat. Curious did you try returning it or notify NOE of the problem?

sgtbunny · « **Reply #12 on:** May 29, 2019, 03:23:21 PM »

Following as I want to start casting when I get my new gun.

miksatx · « **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2019, 10:31:59 PM »

Found a good use for my bottom pour Lee melter. Scooped up bunch up shot pellets and recovered 2lb 6oz of lead. Dug out my ingot mold I use for pouring silver scrap from jewelry I make. Worked great!

KnifeMaker · « **Reply #14 on:** June 02, 2019, 09:10:03 AM »

If I were you, I would try pressure casting using the bottom pour. It works and works well with the added bonus of being much faster than any scoop/dipper, while keeping the oxides of metals on top of the melt. Exactly where a dipper gets its fill.

to pressure fill with the bottom pour, press the nozzle into the spru hole, lift pot handle for one half second and pull it away and allow it to pour a bit more in order let it form a puddle. You want a puddle to keep heat in the spru plate.

It will take a little practice as too much pressure will form nasty whiskers by filling the air vents. LOL

Dial the pressure down bit and go again.

It Ain't Rocket Science. It's "Bullet Science".

Knife

miksatx · « **Reply #15 on:** June 02, 2019, 09:51:50 AM »

Good morning KnifeMaker thanks for the info. I will have to make some thing to get the mold higher so that the spru plate is lot closer.

Back_Roads · « **Reply #16 on:** June 02, 2019, 10:12:05 AM »

I use the sinking boat method to fill my bottom pour ladle, turn it so the sprue nozzle is aiming down into the pot and let it fill through the little hole.

miksatx · « **Reply #17 on:** June 02, 2019, 11:05:39 AM »

Quote from: Back_Roads on June 02, 2019, 10:12:05 AM

I use the sinking boat method to fill my bottom pour ladle, turn it so the sprue nozzle is aiming down into the pot and let it fill through the little hole.

Thanks Back_Roads more great info. Just got to love this place.

EdinGa · « **Reply #18 on:** June 02, 2019, 11:28:12 AM »

Quote from: Back_Roads on June 02, 2019, 10:12:05 AM

I use the sinking boat method to fill my bottom pour ladle, turn it so the sprue nozzle is aiming down into the pot and let it fill through the little hole.

That's a great idea. I'm going to try that with my bottom pour ladle. I've had pretty good results just dipping it, but I'm always looking for ways to get closer to perfection.

miksatx · « **Reply #19 on:** June 02, 2019, 11:45:49 AM »

Sorting pellets lol.

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