Sapper771
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I just started casting my own boolits (frustrated, but loving it!). I am using a Lee 6 cavity 125gr .356 9mm mold. I am casting air cooled wheel weight alloy. They are casting out of the mold at .358-.359. They are weighing in at 126gr-127gr . My Lee .356 bullet sizing die is sizing them down to .355. Is this normal? I have taken sample measurements and they are all the same. I am measuring with a Frankfort Arsenal dial caliper ( which may not be accurate).
While we are on the subject, I have been seeing a lot of conflicting info while doing my research on casting with wheel weight alloy, specifically air cooled vs. Water quenched.
I have read that air cooled wheel weight alloy is good up to 1000 FPS. Another source states that air cooled is good up to 1200 FPS. Yet another source states that it is good up to 1400 FPS as long as the right lube is used (I am currently using Lee Liquid Alox). I am looking to load cast, air cooled, wheel weight alloy bullets at a standard velocity (1050-1100 FPS ? ) . These rounds will be fired through a Lone Wolf barrel in my G17. I am looking at W231 and WSF as far as powder goes ( heard that WSF is excellent for this application). I guess I am just looking for a little clarification.
Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated.
While we are on the subject, I have been seeing a lot of conflicting info while doing my research on casting with wheel weight alloy, specifically air cooled vs. Water quenched.
I have read that air cooled wheel weight alloy is good up to 1000 FPS. Another source states that air cooled is good up to 1200 FPS. Yet another source states that it is good up to 1400 FPS as long as the right lube is used (I am currently using Lee Liquid Alox). I am looking to load cast, air cooled, wheel weight alloy bullets at a standard velocity (1050-1100 FPS ? ) . These rounds will be fired through a Lone Wolf barrel in my G17. I am looking at W231 and WSF as far as powder goes ( heard that WSF is excellent for this application). I guess I am just looking for a little clarification.
Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated.