[SubGunFan]

This is a 100 cavity bullet mold. Casts a 38cal 158gr SWC.


One day I will sell this mold, but before I do...... I want to cast with it. Yes, I have had this mold for about 20+ years and have never cast the first bullet with it. This is where the "help" comes in.......................


I am wanting to setup a 100 Cavity Mold Bullet Casting Party. The process will take 3+ people, 2 smelting pots (one large & one small), and I am thinking a special made table, plus assorted tools. Details will have to be worked out, but it will take at least 2 people to close and reset the mold quickly.

Anyone is welcome to attend, and your "reward" will be to see and help run this monster plus some of the bullets. This is just the first phase. We need to talk and set a date. We can setup at Magnolia.

Please let me know your thoughts and ideas. This is do-able, but will take planning and PEOPLE.

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[sigma74216]

I know nothing about smelting, casting or reloading. But if you need some help and I'm able to atend on the day you deside to through the party. I have no problem hepling and learning.

 

[sidroski]

I'm in if we can work out the logistics. Can supply the propane (if needed), ordering a small smelting pot, a strong back and weak mind. That'll be a good break in for the smelting pot. Got some wrist high welding gloves for everyone. Let me know what tools you need, got channel locks and can get about anything else tool wise I think.
Try to get some lead to replace whatever you use.

 

[captain-03]

I am in!! Just tell me when and what to bring!! Looks like a "hoot."

 

[bubbat]

I will help, I want to see it work.

 

[Rw]

me too,i might have some lead to bring as well... if i can find it.

 

[shoeshooter]

Figure out what you need for a table, sketch it, send it to me. I'll cobble it together.

 

[Beladran]

100 cavitey mold... one... hundred.... :tears:
i dont "think" our little lee casting pots are gonna work for this. big pots and soup spoons?

 

[M1GarandFan]

I would like to come and help and see how it's done.

 

[Hammer]

I'm in!!!

 

[msredneck]

I'm in....I have a 20 lb pot...probably won't help....

7000 grains to lb 100 bullets at say 160 is 16,000 grains per pour

20 lb pot = 140,000 grains so we can pour almost 9 trays before we drain a 20 lb pot

Man oh Man!

I'm in anyway

I need some 38 158 SWC's :lol4:

 

[SubGunFan]

That is what the smelting pots are for.... Using a BIG dipper, we will feed the mold from the big smelting pot. The small smelting pot will be the "preheater" pot receiving the big sprues from the casts and new ingots. Someone will feed molten lead from the small to the large smelting pot. Now you see why this "adventure" is going to take many people.

Shoe, I will doddle a drawing for the table and email it to you. A "doodle" for your "cobble"............

This will be fun and definitly OJT (On the Job Training) for ALL of us.

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[sidroski]

I got a bid on a pot on Ebay. Never done business with them but hope to have one soon from somewhere.

 

[Xd357]

SGF when are you planning on doing this?

 

[SubGunFan]

Xd357, no date set yet. We are still in the planning stage...........


Speaking of planning........ I offer this..........

Last night I took dimensions of my 100-C mold.

I also discovered something..... While looking at the bullet design (1 lube groove and "big" nose), I noticed a "funny" edge on each cavity. After grabbing a X-glass and flashlight, this mold is BB (bevel base).....

The bevel is small so this bullet might even work with the RCBS and Lyman lubesizer.

And for additional ideas............ The casting table. I am thinking of a table 30" wide and 48" long and standing 32" above the floor. 3/4" plywood top with 2x4 framing & legs. The mold will be bolted to the table over a 7" x 14" opening. The opening will allow the bullets to drop down to an inclined surface (and via possible more incline planes) and roll down to a collection tray.

Shoe, casting table doddles are pending......................

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[shoeshooter]

I can handle the table, but you're on you own on the inclined cooling ramp thingie. lol. Will your old cardboard one work? Maybe time for a new one?

I'm sure I have enough leftover lumber to do it. It will help clean out the carport.

 

[Rw]

sgf, What kind of dimensions on the ramp? I have quite a bit of thin sheetmetal

 

[SubGunFan]

Shoe, I will give you $$$ to buy the materials. I think you will be able to build the "inclines". I plan to make the design simple as possible.

Slngblde, the inclines will be wood which is softer than steel. Remember, the bullets are soft when they drop from the mold.

Thanks guys ! ! !

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[shoeshooter]

Shoe, I will give you $$$ to buy the materials. I think you will be able to build the "inclines". I plan to make the design simple as possible.

Slngblde, the inclines will be wood which is softer than steel. Remember, the bullets are soft when they drop from the mold.

Thanks guys ! ! !

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So, what ya sayin', I can just do simple stuff? :lol4:


Looking forward to the challenge, but now I'm thinking of changing my name to "Forrest Gump".

 

[sidroski]

I'll throw in on the lumber and hold it while a real carpenter cuts it to size. I can hold the other end of a tape measure or chalk line and I can run a screwgun and we can slap that together. Anything I spend or my time is paid for many times over in the knowledge gained.
P.S. - I lost my bid on the pot, anyone want to get rid of their's as long as it works or know a good place to buy one. I will have one soon. Recommendations on a 10-20 lb one would be appreciated. Never use the 20 lbs but good to know it's there.