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I use a bottom pour pot and get good fill out by not babying the pour. Open and let it flow!My .25 Flashpup shoots them well. My .25 Stormrider is a little underpowered for them but it doesn't do bad either.
I pressure pour all my airgun pellets and slugs with this. It's the best way to get good fill out and consistent results. I learned the technique from a guy named Wayne on another forum.
Lyman Lead Ladle
The Lyman Lead Dipper is the ideal tool for casters looking for an easy to use dipper for accurate pours. The cast iron head is shaped to achieve...www.midwayusa.com
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I've got a couple of bottom pour pots but I have better luck with the ladle on these tiny cavity molds.
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My .25 Flashpup shoots them well. My .25 Stormrider is a little underpowered for them but it doesn't do bad either.
I pressure pour all my airgun pellets and slugs with this. It's the best way to get good fill out and consistent results. I learned the technique from a guy named Wayne on another forum.
Lyman Lead Ladle
The Lyman Lead Dipper is the ideal tool for casters looking for an easy to use dipper for accurate pours. The cast iron head is shaped to achieve...
Do they make a .177 pellet or slug set as well?
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I had one but gave it and an electric pot to a buddy who was just getting started in casting and reloading.
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The smaller the bullets(slugs) the harder they are to cast. I have a 22 caliber mold which is hard enough to cast with, I personally won’t try 177. I might try swaging them but not going to try to cast them.
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This is a bunch of great info here. Could yall point me in a directon of the best place to learn the casting pellet skills.
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I just got a 20 grain 22 pellet mold and a 30 grain .217 bbt HP mold. I've had the 30 bbt flat point mold for several years and it's a breeze to cast with. I had trouble getting good results with my 27 grain .250 mold before I swapped to the ladle. One good trick is to use a hot plate to get the molds up to temperature and keep them there. The small cavities don't hold enough lead to maintain it without some help.
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Here's a video by the guru that I learned from. As far as I'm concerned, Wayne is the master at casting consistent and accurate pellets.
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Thank you for the info. Im trying to figure out all I need to know about the hobby before jumping in. And looking aroung at prices of ammo for what I think ill be using the price seems kinda high. A hundred a day habit in slugs could hit the wallet. I have plenty of time so investing in making my own mgith be the way to go. Also adds another aspect to the hobby to tinker with.
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The hollow point BBTs he's casting in that video are awesome slugs and they hit hard. They do weigh in around 27 grains so that's something to consider. I cast because I enjoy doing it. If it's a chore to you, then I would advise against it. The cost of a 4 pound lead pot and ladle is under $100 and lead runs around $3 a pound for the pure stuff. It's not a huge investment but it also requires time and patience.
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It would prolly be relaxing to me. Something to keep the mind busy. I'm navigating the NOE site now trying to find the correct molds
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This is a good one to start with if you have a gun that will push them.
217-30-FN-BJ5 2 Cavity RG2 cavity BT | NOE Bullet Moulds
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Casting is a very relaxing hobby! Not much better than getting a bullet/slug/pellet to shoot well that you made yourself. Pay attention when you’re told to ventilate your casting area. Lead can still be found but it’s getting harder. If you know any old plumbers ask them if they have any lead drain pipe, it’s good stuff. Lead sheathing/flashing is good to.
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One of my buddies kinda retired from reloading. He says I can start out with the 30+ pounds of lead he has. He may have a pot as well so thatll be awesome.
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