Bullet Casting

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!

I will have to admit, bullet casting has been my downfall. What I have been doing for years has worked, but it is time to learn more and cast better, more consistent bullets in order to try and improve accuracy at longer distances.

What I will be posting here will be details on the lead I will be using, the hardness and casting methods. For casting depth details, it will be best to search youtube and google for your best results. The following will be what I do to suit my needs.

John Kort proved that the Lyman 427098 would perform well at longer ranges with black powder loads. He redesigned the 427098 by adding a large lube groove and a crimp groove. Accurate Molds made this mold for him, it is the 43-215C.

I, as John, used the same concept but my change was to be used with smokeless powder Reloder 7 loads. I retained the small double lube groove of the 427098, but smoothed the transition from the forward driving band to the ogive as well as increasing the diameter to drop at .428". Accurate Molds made this mold and offers it as the 43-214A. This will drop a 214gr bullet from wheel weights, and can drop 220gr with a more pure lead mix.

2 February 2020

The below photos are from casts I made in 2020. I have since made a few mods to the Lee pot and ordered a new mold. Once I get reestablished, I will update this entire page.