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Thread: Slug Molds. Lee7/8 vs Lyman
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25-06-2020, 14:36 #31
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25-06-2020, 19:43 #32
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Re: Slug Molds. Lee7/8 vs Lyman
I don't think Pb and Al tend to alloy well.
The instructions say pure lead. This may be hard to determine, depending on what equipment you have. I used stick-on wheel weights and they have a BHN of around 8. Still pretty soft, but not quite pure.
It is not like the mould got damaged immediately, just the wear is higher than with softer, pure lead.
I once made the mistake of using my normal bullet alloy in a Lyman Foster-type mould. Fortunately the mould is quite tough, but getting the plug out of the hollow base was a struggle. Everything being hot did not help...
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25-06-2020, 19:51 #33
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25-06-2020, 20:27 #34
Re: Slug Molds. Lee7/8 vs Lyman
Last edited by KK20; 25-06-2020 at 21:24.
live out your imagination , not your history.
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25-06-2020, 21:29 #35
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Re: Slug Molds. Lee7/8 vs Lyman
Thanks
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