Originally Posted by Scott F
Originally Posted by pinback01
The mold is not hot enough. The first ones cast will show wrinkles, as the mold heats the rejects taper off. Once the mold is hot enough, pour and wait maybe 5-6-7 seconds and drop. By waiting to drop there is heat transfer from the molten lead/tin to the mold. Once you get the proper cadence down you should be able to cast 200 nice bullets before fatigue sets in. I only use iron moulds, they hold heat longer. Good luck!

Mold was all the way up to 450F. Lead was up to 850. I will try again tomarrow. I will win! grin

450 is your problem.


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