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These came out a little frosty, but as they are going to be powder coated I think it's ok.
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Dumb question after casting for 20 years, but what’s wrong with frosted bullets?
Love the 230TC, btw….
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Potsy, They'll fly just fine, but they're just not as purdy. I take it as an indicator that my temps or cadence was off is all.
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Look perfect to me longarm. That bullet is a good one.
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Thank you, sir! Received sizing die in the mail just now so I can get on with this batch and get back to casting.
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Had better luck casting these today. Added a bit of tin
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Those look good. what did you start with before adding the tin?
Let's Go Brandon! FJB
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NVhntr This was the 3:1 lead:lino I've been using lately.
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Those look good. I got some from a friend and sized them and lubed them myself, with Alox. They shoot pretty good with 5.5 gr. Unique.
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roverboy, Thank you, sir. Will certainly try that in my 1911
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I’ve run that bullet for years in my Kimber. Wicked accurate. Starting to show promise in the new to me Dan Wesson.
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The Lee TC bullets are my favorite. The 120TC was my first, then came the 175 for my 40's & 10's and finally the 230. I also milled down the 120TC for use in my mouse 380's. Drops right at 105 grains and functions as well as the others.
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