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Paul B. · September 1, 1999, 06:01 PM

The purpose of the kitty litter is to prevent, or at least radically slow down the oxidation process.
The ingredients of your alloy will seperate as time goes on, and fluxing is a necesary evil even with a bottom pour pot.
One of the best sources of casting information is the LYMAN CAST BULLET HANDBOOK. The NRA's book, CAST BULLETS, and it's supplement will top off the list. When you get through with those books, you will have a pretty darn good working knowledge of bullet casting.
Paul B.

September 1, 1999, 06:01 PM	#8
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,802	The purpose of the kitty litter is to prevent, or at least radically slow down the oxidation process. The ingredients of your alloy will seperate as time goes on, and fluxing is a necesary evil even with a bottom pour pot. One of the best sources of casting information is the LYMAN CAST BULLET HANDBOOK. The NRA's book, CAST BULLETS, and it's supplement will top off the list. When you get through with those books, you will have a pretty darn good working knowledge of bullet casting. Paul B.