Newby on the block... well, to casting anyways.

[cosmic]

Perfect!! Cast iron  molds !!!

[Nvreloader]

Bill
Have you looked a the 22 cal wad cutter molds, they shoot very good out of all my 22 cal pistols and rifles, just don't drive them too fast............

https://noebulletmolds.com/site/shop/bullet-moulds/224/217-17-wc-ce5/217-17-wc-ce5-rg4-cavity-hb-target/

https://noebulletmolds.com/site/shop/bullet-moulds/224/217-20-rf-ce6-hunter-pellet/217-20-rf-ce6-4-cavity-hb-hunter/

Tia,
Don

[avator]

Don... I have some .25 wads from Wayne and some from Matt... My 3 .25 guns don't shoot them well... probably too fast. I don't have any for the .22.
My ultimate goal would be to cast all my .22 and .25 ammo. But I don't want to cast 6 or 8 types. I do believe I have found my .25 pellet of choice.

Here is where some of you will question my sanity.. and maybe even my honesty.. 

I would like to have no more than 3 molds in .22. Once I find the ones that cover the most of my .22 guns. The remaining guns that want to be babied with special pellets (providing they don't have a cool factor for hanging on the walls of the bar/mancave) will go on the chopping block.
All the airguns I ever bought or traded were the result of "because I can". That way of thinking has changed since retirement. No longer are the paychecks fat and continuous.
We have airguns that do every thing it takes to put smiles on our faces. We can't see buying anymore.. the smiles ain't gonna get any bigger. We left the Jones behind or they passed away, no sense in trying to keep up with them anymore.
Don't believe me? Hide and watch... 

[brewbear]

Allow me to jump in , please. Bill, get the .22 wadcutter mould, you can always sell it if you don't like it.  I waited more than a year before they were available.

[avator]

Allow me to jump in , please. Bill, get the .22 wadcutter mould, you can always sell it if you don't like it.  I waited more than a year before they were available.

I'll look around and see if I can find someone willing to send me some samples cast with the exact mold available.

[Insanity]

Allow me to jump in , please. Bill, get the .22 wadcutter mould, you can always sell it if you don't like it.  I waited more than a year before they were available.

I'll look around and see if I can find someone willing to send me some samples cast with the exact mold available.

LOL

[Spacebus]

I want the 22 WC mold, but can't justify it right now.

[Firewalker]

about the lead acquisition part.
 I ended up with a 70lb roll of roof flashing from a friend needing to downsize. It should last me for a bit.

 I have no idea if it's 'pure lead' or not, but it casts my .25 pellets quite well, and they seem soft enough. I use it for casting several types of projectiles...PB and air.

 If you're looking for other sources in the future, I believe roof flashing...scraps or complete rolls...might not be a bad thing to utilize.
just yet another idea for (if) when you run out.

Lead flashing has to be 99% pure or it will crack when being shaped, its great lead but expensive to buy.

[brewbear]

I want the 22 WC mold, but can't justify it right now.

DJ, I hope i am wrong,  but it will be a long wait before it will be available again.

[Firewalker]

OK
I got onto casting because .457 was so expensive.
Now Ya'll got me wanting a mold on .22
Wayne traded me a tin of his cast NOE 217-24-RF 23g "Magnum Hunters" and they shoot awesome!

I need to start researching "pins"

Scott the magnum hunters always were my favorite pellets for long distance shooting, they're really nice in 25 cal too, I head shot a raccoon with one@40yds at the beginning of
the season with my semi auto Carbine.  I also got a crow with one at 70 yards about 4 years ago with my Airmax Dominator, they're really awesome pellets in my opinion

They shoot very well out of my Maverick too. I will be tuning this barrel/liner for them as they carry a lot of energy and with that meplat... WOW!

[Spacebus]

OK
I got onto casting because .457 was so expensive.
Now Ya'll got me wanting a mold on .22
Wayne traded me a tin of his cast NOE 217-24-RF 23g "Magnum Hunters" and they shoot awesome!

I need to start researching "pins"

Scott the magnum hunters always were my favorite pellets for long distance shooting, they're really nice in 25 cal too, I head shot a raccoon with one@40yds at the beginning of
the season with my semi auto Carbine.  I also got a crow with one at 70 yards about 4 years ago with my Airmax Dominator, they're really awesome pellets in my opinion

They shoot very well out of my Maverick too. I will be tuning this barrel/liner for them as they carry a lot of energy and with that meplat... WOW!

I'm glad it's working for you!

[Spacebus]

I want the 22 WC mold, but can't justify it right now.

DJ, I hope i am wrong,  but it will be a long wait before it will be available again.

I'm surprised NOE hasn't just pivoted to the AG market where they have a bit of a monopoly. Most PB molds are always in stock, but if you miss out on a pellet mold it could be a year.

[triggertreat]

OK
I got onto casting because .457 was so expensive.
Now Ya'll got me wanting a mold on .22
Wayne traded me a tin of his cast NOE 217-24-RF 23g "Magnum Hunters" and they shoot awesome!

I need to start researching "pins"

Scott the magnum hunters always were my favorite pellets for long distance shooting, they're really nice in 25 cal too, I head shot a raccoon with one@40yds at the beginning of
the season with my semi auto Carbine.  I also got a crow with one at 70 yards about 4 years ago with my Airmax Dominator, they're really awesome pellets in my opinion

They shoot very well out of my Maverick too. I will be tuning this barrel/liner for them as they carry a lot of energy and with that meplat... WOW!

These in .30 cal (46gr) literally explode old tangerines at 70 yards when using my Impact.  A loud smack, too.

[Back_Roads]

 You know a slug that looks like this would not even have to be accurate, the game would run for the cob of corn   

[avator]

You know a slug that looks like this would not even have to be accurate, the game would run for the cob of corn   

Exactly... the perfect bait..   

[avator]

Ok, it's official...
I am a seasoned caster, or is that a pelleteer?
Anyways... I got 2 burned fingers to proove it.
It ain't 'go to the hospital' burns... just 'stick it in some cold water' burns.
Just enough to make a guy get in the truck and run to the co-op for some leather gloves. 
Besides... Betty Lou wanted a bag of potting soil and I needed a case of cold beer.

Yeah so, just because that hunk of sprue is laying on the table don't mean it's cool enough to pick up..
 

[brewbear]

Ok, it's official...
I am a seasoned caster, or is that a pelleteer?
Anyways... I got 2 burned fingers to proove it.
It ain't 'go to the hospital' burns... just 'stick it in some cold water' burns.
Just enough to make a guy get in the truck and run to the co-op for some leather gloves. 
Besides... Betty Lou wanted a bag of potting soil and I needed a case of cold beer.

Yeah so, just because that hunk of sprue is laying on the table don't mean it's cool enough to pick up..
 

If you're sitting down while casting,  a thick leather apron like those used when welding is an important part of your attire. Having a sprue drop in you lap is an eye opening experience.

[Madd Hatter]

Ok, it's official...
I am a seasoned caster, or is that a pelleteer?
Anyways... I got 2 burned fingers to proove it.
It ain't 'go to the hospital' burns... just 'stick it in some cold water' burns.
Just enough to make a guy get in the truck and run to the co-op for some leather gloves. 
Besides... Betty Lou wanted a bag of potting soil and I needed a case of cold beer.

Yeah so, just because that hunk of sprue is laying on the table don't mean it's cool enough to pick up..
 

And it burns burns burns......🤕 See, if y'all ll had a sign we could've warned ya. That's going to be 🔥 😁

Oh, and here's your sign!

[maraudinglizard]

If you're sitting down while casting,  a thick leather apron like those used when welding is an important part of your attire. Having a sprue drop in you lap is an eye opening experience.

Not only in your lap but on your feet, please wear shoes.


Long welders gloves are a plus. The pig skin ones have more dexterity than the leather ones. Also with them being long cuffed you have less splatter on your wrists. Trust me, you will get an oh sh!t spill pouring into mold. I have a pair of tillmans that are comfortable and my hands don't get sweaty in them.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=tillman+pig+skin+tig+glove&_sacat=0

[Firewalker]

No gloves for me!

You only pick up hot lead a couple times before the gerbils in that attic get the message and you use a spoon instead. 

I use a welding apron, $14 will keep you from roasting the chestnuts...