Who makes their own pellets or slugs?

[MrP]

I can’t believe how cheap Lee molds are!

My first efforts in casting were in 25 caliber and all of my molds were well over $120 (NOE, MP) and options were limited.

I recently got a .357 airgun… could not believe my eyes the first time I searched for a mold. So many options and much cheaper - I just paid about $45 for the 6 cavity Lee mold in the photograph… seems like a great deal. I haven’t tried casting with it yet but it looks good enough!

 

[a.alhasanat]

I can’t believe how cheap Lee molds are!

My first efforts in casting were in 25 caliber and all of my molds were well over $120 (NOE, MP) and options were limited.

I recently got a .357 airgun… could not believe my eyes the first time I searched for a mold. So many options and much cheaper - I just paid about $45 for the 6 cavity Lee mold in the photograph… seems like a great deal. I haven’t tried casting with it yet but it looks good enough!

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It is look great .waiting for result
What the type of your gun is it FX

 

[MrP]

Evanix rex rifle and Rex P actually. They may be a little heavy for the Rex p as it has a pretty short barrel but I think the Rex rifle will shoot them with authority.

 

[EdinGa]

Yes the have not official site on net. But I found a Facebook page for them and slot if YouTube videos, yes a good price for swag kit, but I want to ask if the casting mold more cheaper option give an accurate results close to pressed methods. The People used for example lane or Noe one could answer this question

I would say swaging is more consistent. There are too many variables to say if one is more accurate than the other if care is taken. If you can get a swaging tool for $300, it's my opinion that that would be the best option for you in the long term if your gun likes the slugs it produces.

 

[Firewalker]

I cast a few, mostly .25, 47gr BT slugs.

 

[badger5th]

I've cast boolits for my PB's for decades. Casting/swaging pellets in 25/30 cal and up makes financial sense, especially casting them. For 22 and 177 IMO it's a labor of love, you'll do it because you enjoy doing it. The small calibers are so cheap that it could be a real long payback period.

Also casting smaller calibers introduces more risk of inconsistency with casting. In small calibers swaging seems to be the way to go for quality. Another thing about swaging is you have to have consistent diameter lead wire to start with OR you have to hand cast (or buy) slug blanks to put in the press. With the first one you're paying a premium for lead wire, the second you have a whole additional manufacturing step to go through. Again, labor of love factor. I shoot pellets only in 177 and 22 so they're cheap enough. I do recycle the lead for PB casting thought. Regards