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1911-38spl · August 18, 2011, 10:15 AM

Ok guys I have now gone through my grandfathers stuff a little more. And what do I find... 900-1100 lbs of lead that grandpa melted and poured into RCBS ingot molds. I did a scratch test and it seems to be harder lead!

PS: huge pain in my back to carry all the lead out of grandpa basement!

Also found a Lee melting pot... No bullet molds though

(think my uncle might have them...)

So that brings me to my question. I'll be making the flush set wad-cutters for my 1911 .38 special. Can anyone recommend a good 148gr wad-cutter .38 special bullet mold??? Will also probably need a good lead respirator... Does 3M make a good one??? I have a friend that works at 3M...

Thanks for the help guys!

August 18, 2011, 10:15 AM	#1
1911-38spl Member Join Date: August 12, 2011 Posts: 40	Casting bullet help... Ok guys I have now gone through my grandfathers stuff a little more. And what do I find... 900-1100 lbs of lead that grandpa melted and poured into RCBS ingot molds. I did a scratch test and it seems to be harder lead! PS: huge pain in my back to carry all the lead out of grandpa basement! Also found a Lee melting pot... No bullet molds though (think my uncle might have them...) So that brings me to my question. I'll be making the flush set wad-cutters for my 1911 .38 special. Can anyone recommend a good 148gr wad-cutter .38 special bullet mold??? Will also probably need a good lead respirator... Does 3M make a good one??? I have a friend that works at 3M... Thanks for the help guys!