Everyone has a favorite way, this one is worth a look. I like the use of those silicone bake pans, gives access to the bottom side so you can push them out.
Also like the recipe !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=bBDFO0ftCQc
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Everyone has a favorite way, this one is worth a look. I like the use of those silicone bake pans, gives access to the bottom side so you can push them out.
Also like the recipe !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=bBDFO0ftCQc
Good video but I would definitely not be working with lead bullets in my kitchen where food is prepared. I would get a hotplate and work in the shop.
To avoid all this I bought a Lyman 450 lube sizer. Much easier, safer and cleaner. My thoughts anyway.
If you are not melting the lead then it is no different than storing your ammunition or primers in your basement.Quote:
Originally Posted by Muskyhunter
Do not handle lead then eat, so not melt it outside of a ventilated area but hard lead is not dangerous, it does not sublimate (solid to gas) so as long as you are not melting it and boiling it then you are not breathing it in and no issues.
Don't think I could get that to work with my Muzzle loader bullets...HaHa..Quote:
Originally Posted by Muskyhunter
Good point. I guess the larger calibers you really have no choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
Easier for flat base bullets, some of the muzzle loader bullets are hollow base, along with a lot of the old cartridge guns.Quote:
Originally Posted by Muskyhunter
You would also have to make custom sizing/lubing dies for a lot of the calibers, non-standard for sure.
How do you like the lube sizer though? I know that guys who shoot cast in cartridge guns really like them, they have to size and they have to lube so why not all in one shot.
I picked up a Lymon Lube sizer (40 yrs old) and it came with 357 and 44 dies. Haven't used it yet, but have buying bees wax in shows for eventual use.
Mark..my wife is a Bee Keeper and her hives made it thru the winter, so I'll be collecting wax this fall with the Honey Harvest ..if all goes well.Quote:
Originally Posted by line052
I also have huge block of rendered wax that is probably a life time supply that I'm happy to share.
I'm going to try the recipe in this guys video...I have some 1/2 sized silicon loaf pans that will be perfect to do up a dozen of so bullets at a time.
Mark...this is the .577 Minie I use..same caliber as those Snider's you have..
https://i.imgur.com/etQ6L7Gm.jpg
Big difference is the skirt and cup at the bottom...
https://i.imgur.com/pRluxeLm.jpg