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deerslayer303 · January 1, 2013, 01:00 AM

Hey Ya'll Happy New Year!

I just cast up some .58cal REAL boolits. I got good fill out and the bullets look good except there is some like cloudy discoloration on them. I have a 10lb Lee production pot with the bottom spout. I usually melt the lead on Hi then I turn it down to 6 and flux and heat the mold (Lee 2 cavity Aluminum mold). I don't have a thermometer yet. Any tips? I think they are shootable just wondering about the color of them. Do I have the metal too hot?

Thanks guys

January 1, 2013, 01:00 AM	#1
deerslayer303 Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2011 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 2,652	Casting Question Hey Ya'll Happy New Year! I just cast up some .58cal REAL boolits. I got good fill out and the bullets look good except there is some like cloudy discoloration on them. I have a 10lb Lee production pot with the bottom spout. I usually melt the lead on Hi then I turn it down to 6 and flux and heat the mold (Lee 2 cavity Aluminum mold). I don't have a thermometer yet. Any tips? I think they are shootable just wondering about the color of them. Do I have the metal too hot? Thanks guys __________________ "I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery." - Thomas Jefferson