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QBall45 · August 3, 2009, 09:21 AM

I presume that you want to cast for 45ACP.
This is where I'm at with casting. I have a reliable source for WW. I melt em down into ingots and then use a Lee Production pot to cast from. I'm using a 2 cavity tumble lube Lee mold. I have no issue with bullet hardness(to hard/to soft) using straight wheelweights. No issue for me with leading in the barrel. When I drop my hot slugs from the mold I drop on a wet cotton towel. (Make damn sure its cotton) I did try water dropping into a bucket of water. I didnot like this method as I was getting very ugly bullets.
I hope this helps. Need more info please ask. I love to share what works for me.
Qball

August 3, 2009, 09:21 AM	#8
QBall45 Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2008 Location: South Central Minnesota Posts: 584	I presume that you want to cast for 45ACP. This is where I'm at with casting. I have a reliable source for WW. I melt em down into ingots and then use a Lee Production pot to cast from. I'm using a 2 cavity tumble lube Lee mold. I have no issue with bullet hardness(to hard/to soft) using straight wheelweights. No issue for me with leading in the barrel. When I drop my hot slugs from the mold I drop on a wet cotton towel. (Make damn sure its cotton) I did try water dropping into a bucket of water. I didnot like this method as I was getting very ugly bullets. I hope this helps. Need more info please ask. I love to share what works for me. Qball