Thread: First casts

Most likely your mold was either too cold or the lead was or both, they would be shootable but don't expect stellar results still not bad for a first attempt.
Beeswax and lard is a traditional lube but candle wax with a bit of oil added so its a bit soft works fine. Stand the bullets in a tray and pour the melted lube in till it is just above the first grease groove let it cool and then cut the bullets out using a fired case with the base cut off and they are ready to load.

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

Most likely your mold was either too cold or the lead was or both, they would be shootable but don't expect stellar results still not bad for a first attempt.
Beeswax and lard is a traditional lube but candle wax with a bit of oil added so its a bit soft works fine. Stand the bullets in a tray and pour the melted lube in till it is just above the first grease groove let it cool and then cut the bullets out using a fired case with the base cut off and they are ready to load.

Thanks @Marty Henry. Ever heard of anyone using lanoline lude?

Originally Posted by Three O'Three

Thanks @Marty Henry. Ever heard of anyone using lanoline lude?

try Castboolits website for all things castbullets . . they have a section just on lube recipes

a good ladle will improve your cast . . Lyman is excellant

good luck . . R