Just got a new one

grubbylabs · October 18, 2011, 07:01 PM

I just got my new mold from Tom and Accurate molds and it is nice. I got a 460 405B for my 45-70. It is a 3 cavity brass mold. It not only looks nice but it makes some nice bullets.

Vance · October 18, 2011, 08:13 PM

I hope your going to post pictures and not just teasing us?

IllinoisCoyoteHunter · October 18, 2011, 08:49 PM

Blah blah blah blah.....I see a bunch of words, BUT I DON'T SEE ANY PICTURES!!!!!! LOL! just kiddin'

Show me some bullets!

GP100man · October 19, 2011, 04:54 AM

Without pics it did`nt happen numbskull

LOL

Almost forgot ,here`s my nused Lyman Mag20

It`s sittin on go for when that 245498 mould lands !!!

Have`nt spilt blood this season YET !!!

grubbylabs · October 19, 2011, 06:30 PM

So here is a pick. I also have a question for you all. If you look you can see where there is some lead on the face of the mold. What am I doing that couses this and how do I get rid of it?

GP100man · October 20, 2011, 05:52 AM

Do you ladle cast ?????

Looks as if your getting some splash droplets on the mould face somehow ???

Would`nt understand how though as the only time you`d have it that close would be to pour & it would surely be closed tite

Maybe on the next session evaluate your hand movements closely .

I just purchased a 245489 that has the same dot looking lead on it ????

I`m gonna take a razor blade & under 5x magnification pick it off & clean the vent lines .

hornetguy · October 20, 2011, 08:31 AM

Great looking mold... I love brass molds. I only have one, so far, for my Whelen, but good grief, they are pretty... and cast good bullets.

I've had that happen to my molds, also. I don't have a clue where it comes from, because, as mentioned the only time you could get splatters on it was when it was open.

I use either a dental pick or the tip of a scalpel/exacto blade, and HIGH magnification to gently pick spots off the face, and chase the vent lines if needed. If you leave the spatters there, it will only get worse (somehow

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**Shane Tuttle** · October 20, 2011, 08:39 AM

What are the advantages of brass over your standard steel and aluminum molds?

grubbylabs · October 20, 2011, 08:40 AM

Another source suggested using a bullet as an eraser and trying to take it off so I will be trying that and I will report back

IllinoisCoyoteHunter · October 20, 2011, 10:40 AM

Brass and aluminum are MUCH easier to machine that steel. They are also much lighter than steel and heat up much faster. I have cast with all 3 and prefer the brass and aluminum because they are lighter. Steel 4 cav molds are HEAVY!

But, between aluminum and brass I can't really tell a difference. Maybe the brass retains heat a bit better than the aluminums...?????

Steel molds stay hot better/longer than both brass and aluminum.

hornetguy · October 20, 2011, 04:14 PM

...and brass is prettier.

Brass just "seems" to be machineable to a smoother finish... It might not be, in fact, but it just looks better. High quality aluminum molds look good, too, but brass is, well... prettier.

plus, it looks like aluminum sheds heat about twice as fast as brass.

**Shane Tuttle** · October 20, 2011, 08:13 PM

Well, I can see why it's the best of both worlds then...especially if it retains heat better than aluminum...

Vance · October 20, 2011, 08:30 PM

Aluminum is used in heat sinks due to its ability to absorb and dissipate heat quickly.

Brass heats up quicker that steel, but not quite as quick as aluminum. It retains heat better than aluminum, but not as well as steel. It is heavier than aluminum, but lighter than steel.

Steel is heavy, heats up slow, but retains it the longest. It will also have the longest life if maintained properly

grubbylabs · October 20, 2011, 09:10 PM

Gee Shane judging by your current location you should know a little bit about heat retention.

Hog Buster · October 20, 2011, 11:07 PM

I have gotten those little lead droplets inside my molds in the past. The reason, while heating up the mold casting the first few bullets and not finding them to my liking I would just tap them out of the mold back into the pot . Splash! A few very small spots of lead inside my mold halves.

Sometimes things that happen are so obvious that it takes a bit to figure them out. So it was with me. I don’t do that any more. I used a razor blade to remove them.

hornetguy · October 21, 2011, 09:48 AM

That's probably it... good response.

WRustyLane · November 11, 2011, 09:49 PM

You guys sure have some pretty moulds. I've only got Lee moulds and they're, of course, made from aluminum. Didn't know anyone made a brass mould. Where does one obtain a brass mould and are they more expensive that Lee moulds? Any info would be helpful, since I'm new to casting. GP100man you must be a former Marine. Why else would someone put a pic of Gunny Ermy on a post. I'm a former Marine Sgt. and a Vietnam vet.

dahermit · November 12, 2011, 12:22 AM

To those who posted that Brass is lighter than Steel:

http://www.simetric.co.uk/si_metals.htm

Brass is heavier than iron or steel. Unless of course I am not reading it right.

hornetguy · November 12, 2011, 02:20 PM

WRusty... Thanks for your service. Same goes to all vets... especially all you Viet Nam vets. That's the war I just barely missed out on. Abolished the draft about the time I turned 18, thank God.
I thank God for all you guys, too.

Vance · November 13, 2011, 12:01 AM

Quote:

dahermit To those who posted that Brass is lighter than Steel:

http://www.simetric.co.uk/si_metals.htm

Brass is heavier than iron or steel. Unless of course I am not reading it right.

Numbers don't lie I guess, but my brass mold feels lighter than the steel one.

TXGunNut · November 13, 2011, 11:29 AM

Those brass moulds are so purty you just enjoy picking them up, I guess. Been able to get by on Lee and Lyman dies so far but I can imagine it will be a happy day on my spot on the prairie when my first brass mould shows up.
Hmmmmm....A .460 405 boolit could be the solution to a couple of rifle issues I'm having. Thanks, Grubbylabs!

grubbylabs · November 19, 2011, 10:01 AM

I started out with the lee molds and I still cast a few bullets with them, but I have discovered Tom at Accurate molds and he makes an outstanding mold. He will walk you through your purchase and is great to work with. I actually just bought another 4 cavity brass mold for my 45 auto. I don't recall what I paid for the .460 mold but I paid about 160 for my 4 cavity.

TXGunNut · November 19, 2011, 09:13 PM

I'm guessing you're going to tumble lube?

grubbylabs · November 19, 2011, 10:43 PM

Yes I tumble lube all my bullets

TXGunNut · November 20, 2011, 01:15 AM

If you don't mind me asking did you consider the Ranch Dog mould? I wish he made a 405 but he likes pushing hard boolits pretty fast and his designs seem to do best under those conditions.

October 18, 2011, 07:01 PM	#1
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	Just got a new one I just got my new mold from Tom and Accurate molds and it is nice. I got a 460 405B for my 45-70. It is a 3 cavity brass mold. It not only looks nice but it makes some nice bullets. __________________ * (Swinging club) Whack! whack! whack! * Nope, the old nag's still dead . (Capt Charlie) Last edited by Shane Tuttle; October 20, 2011 at 08:36 AM. Reason: B-U-L-L-E-T-S

October 18, 2011, 08:49 PM	#3
IllinoisCoyoteHunter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2008 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,527	Blah blah blah blah.....I see a bunch of words, BUT I DON'T SEE ANY PICTURES!!!!!! LOL! just kiddin' Show me some bullets! __________________ ~~IllinoisCoyoteHunter~~ ~NRA LIFE MEMBER~ ~NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR~ Last edited by Shane Tuttle; October 20, 2011 at 08:37 AM. Reason: B-U-L-L-E-T-S

October 19, 2011, 04:54 AM	#4
GP100man Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2007 Location: Tabor City , NC. Posts: 1,969	New mould ??? Without pics it did`nt happen numbskull LOL Almost forgot ,here`s my nused Lyman Mag20 It`s sittin on go for when that 245498 mould lands !!! Have`nt spilt blood this season YET !!! __________________ GP100man

October 20, 2011, 05:52 AM	#6
GP100man Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2007 Location: Tabor City , NC. Posts: 1,969	Do you ladle cast ????? Looks as if your getting some splash droplets on the mould face somehow ??? Would`nt understand how though as the only time you`d have it that close would be to pour & it would surely be closed tite Maybe on the next session evaluate your hand movements closely . I just purchased a 245489 that has the same dot looking lead on it ???? I`m gonna take a razor blade & under 5x magnification pick it off & clean the vent lines . __________________ GP100man

October 20, 2011, 08:39 AM	#8
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	What are the advantages of brass over your standard steel and aluminum molds? __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

October 18, 2011, 08:13 PM	#2
Vance Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2011 Location: North Bend, OR Posts: 743	I hope your going to post pictures and not just teasing us?

October 20, 2011, 08:31 AM	#7
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 970	Great looking mold... I love brass molds. I only have one, so far, for my Whelen, but good grief, they are pretty... and cast good bullets. I've had that happen to my molds, also. I don't have a clue where it comes from, because, as mentioned the only time you could get splatters on it was when it was open. I use either a dental pick or the tip of a scalpel/exacto blade, and HIGH magnification to gently pick spots off the face, and chase the vent lines if needed. If you leave the spatters there, it will only get worse (somehow )

October 20, 2011, 08:40 AM	#9
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	Another source suggested using a bullet as an eraser and trying to take it off so I will be trying that and I will report back __________________ * (Swinging club) Whack! whack! whack! * Nope, the old nag's still dead . (Capt Charlie) Last edited by Shane Tuttle; October 20, 2011 at 08:43 AM. Reason: B-U-L-L-E-T

October 20, 2011, 10:40 AM	#10
IllinoisCoyoteHunter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2008 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,527	Brass and aluminum are MUCH easier to machine that steel. They are also much lighter than steel and heat up much faster. I have cast with all 3 and prefer the brass and aluminum because they are lighter. Steel 4 cav molds are HEAVY! But, between aluminum and brass I can't really tell a difference. Maybe the brass retains heat a bit better than the aluminums...????? Steel molds stay hot better/longer than both brass and aluminum. __________________ ~~IllinoisCoyoteHunter~~ ~NRA LIFE MEMBER~ ~NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR~

October 20, 2011, 04:14 PM	#11
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 970	...and brass is prettier. Brass just "seems" to be machineable to a smoother finish... It might not be, in fact, but it just looks better. High quality aluminum molds look good, too, but brass is, well... prettier. plus, it looks like aluminum sheds heat about twice as fast as brass.

October 20, 2011, 08:13 PM	#12
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	Well, I can see why it's the best of both worlds then...especially if it retains heat better than aluminum... __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

October 20, 2011, 08:30 PM	#13
Vance Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2011 Location: North Bend, OR Posts: 743	Aluminum is used in heat sinks due to its ability to absorb and dissipate heat quickly. Brass heats up quicker that steel, but not quite as quick as aluminum. It retains heat better than aluminum, but not as well as steel. It is heavier than aluminum, but lighter than steel. Steel is heavy, heats up slow, but retains it the longest. It will also have the longest life if maintained properly

October 20, 2011, 09:10 PM	#14
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	Gee Shane judging by your current location you should know a little bit about heat retention. __________________ * (Swinging club) Whack! whack! whack! * Nope, the old nag's still dead . (Capt Charlie)

October 20, 2011, 11:07 PM	#15
Hog Buster Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2009 Location: Pointe Coupee, Louisana Posts: 772	I have gotten those little lead droplets inside my molds in the past. The reason, while heating up the mold casting the first few bullets and not finding them to my liking I would just tap them out of the mold back into the pot . Splash! A few very small spots of lead inside my mold halves. Sometimes things that happen are so obvious that it takes a bit to figure them out. So it was with me. I don’t do that any more. I used a razor blade to remove them. __________________ Those who beat their guns into plows, will plow for those who don't.-Thomas Jefferson

October 21, 2011, 09:48 AM	#16
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 970	That's probably it... good response.

November 11, 2011, 09:49 PM	#17
WRustyLane Junior Member Join Date: October 11, 2011 Location: Sevierville, TN Posts: 9	Just got a new one You guys sure have some pretty moulds. I've only got Lee moulds and they're, of course, made from aluminum. Didn't know anyone made a brass mould. Where does one obtain a brass mould and are they more expensive that Lee moulds? Any info would be helpful, since I'm new to casting. GP100man you must be a former Marine. Why else would someone put a pic of Gunny Ermy on a post. I'm a former Marine Sgt. and a Vietnam vet.

November 12, 2011, 12:22 AM	#18
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	To those who posted that Brass is lighter than Steel: http://www.simetric.co.uk/si_metals.htm Brass is heavier than iron or steel. Unless of course I am not reading it right.

November 12, 2011, 02:20 PM	#19
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 970	WRusty... Thanks for your service. Same goes to all vets... especially all you Viet Nam vets. That's the war I just barely missed out on. Abolished the draft about the time I turned 18, thank God. I thank God for all you guys, too.

November 13, 2011, 11:29 AM	#21
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	Those brass moulds are so purty you just enjoy picking them up, I guess. Been able to get by on Lee and Lyman dies so far but I can imagine it will be a happy day on my spot on the prairie when my first brass mould shows up. Hmmmmm....A .460 405 boolit could be the solution to a couple of rifle issues I'm having. Thanks, Grubbylabs! __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.

November 19, 2011, 10:01 AM	#22
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	I started out with the lee molds and I still cast a few bullets with them, but I have discovered Tom at Accurate molds and he makes an outstanding mold. He will walk you through your purchase and is great to work with. I actually just bought another 4 cavity brass mold for my 45 auto. I don't recall what I paid for the .460 mold but I paid about 160 for my 4 cavity. __________________ * (Swinging club) Whack! whack! whack! * Nope, the old nag's still dead . (Capt Charlie)

November 19, 2011, 09:13 PM	#23
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	I'm guessing you're going to tumble lube? __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.

November 19, 2011, 10:43 PM	#24
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	Yes I tumble lube all my bullets __________________ * (Swinging club) Whack! whack! whack! * Nope, the old nag's still dead . (Capt Charlie)

November 20, 2011, 01:15 AM	#25
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	If you don't mind me asking did you consider the Ranch Dog mould? I wish he made a 405 but he likes pushing hard boolits pretty fast and his designs seem to do best under those conditions. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.