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So I have finally decided to try my hand at some bullet casting and powdercoating. I'm going to start out making subs for .300 blackout. I got a 230 grain Lee mold and I went ahead and ordered 3lbs of powdercoating powder from powder by the pound.

So here are a couple of questions I have.

First, when casting is there a specific lead mixture I should be using? (like lead to tin ratio or something)

Second, Air cooled or water?

Third, as for the powdercoating should I be dry tumbling? And how many at a time, for how long? Approximately, just wanting some loose guidelines.

Fourth, is there any prep I need to do to the boolits after casting and before coating?

And any other tips or tricks that would help out or make my life easier?

Thanks in advance for taking so.excited time to help a noon out. I've read most of what I could find on here about it, especially anything from Dolomite_supafly but I just want to make sure I'm doing everything correctly and safely. (I'm also going to join castboolits too to read up on it some more.
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Thanks! I just joined up over there as a "sponsor", same handle. That's exactly what I was looking for. I've got a five day weekend starting Wednesday so I'll get to reading. Looks like there is a lot to learn over there.

 

If you want I can PM you my number and I can help you out. Caster helped me out immensely when I first started so I am happy to pass it on.


Thanks, I'm going to go ahead and read up on this over on castboolits to get caught up and if I still have questions between what I found here and what I'll find over there I'll take you up on your offer.
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If they will chamber they will be fine. Pressure is not an issue with oversized CAST bullets. I have shot .313" bullets out of a .308" bore using the same recipe as smaller bullets and had no problems.

 

Those coated bullets will work fine. Even if they are blotchy they will still work perfectly.

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