I made 44 Cal Sledge Hammer's today

[boatswainsmate]

Hello All,
New to me NEI 429-310. There weighing 315 grains in my alloy and coming out the mold at .434. Thanks for looking and any comments. Boats

 

[Michigan Slim]

What diameter are you going to size them to? What lube?
They look good.

 

[snapping turtle]

 

[boatswainsmate]

What diameter are you going to size them to? What lube?
They look good.

.430 and powder coated

 

[Michigan Slim]

.430 and powder coated

Perfect.

 

[patience0830]

Hello All,
New to me NEI 429-310. There weighing 315 grains in my alloy and coming out the mold at .434. Thanks for looking and any comments. Boats

Those look like they'd hurt if you threw them at someone.

 

[Nazgul]

I have used a similar mould for the 444 Marlins I have. Very effective.

Don

 

[Michigan Slim]

I have used a similar mould for the 444 Marlins I have. Very effective.

Don

I can see that useful in a .444. Did it feed ok through a lever gun?

 

[bgcatty]

Those are some beautiful bullets! Can’t wait for a range report on how they perform.
Nice!

 

[DadSmith]

Hello All,
New to me NEI 429-310. There weighing 315 grains in my alloy and coming out the mold at .434. Thanks for looking and any comments. Boats

I like shooting heavy bullets in my 44mag revolver. The weight alone makes deep penetration easy. My ported 6.5" barrel helps greatly with muzzle rise.

 

[Nazgul]

I can see that useful in a .444. Did it feed ok through a lever gun?

Yes. Had to seat slightly shorter in the Marlin XLR, Winchester Timber Carbine has a longer throat.

Don

 

[armalitesheepdog]

You may have made me want to get into bullet casting. Never wanted to but dang those are purdy.

 

[smokingman]

You may have made me want to get into bullet casting. Never wanted to but dang those are purdy.

If you do please remember to vent the area(not just an open window). A vent hood to outside preferably.
I know of at least one person who cast in their basement and ended up with lead poisoning so bad all their hair fell out and they were in the hospital for weeks.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

If you do please remember to vent the area(not just an open window). A vent hood to outside preferably.
I know of at least one person who cast in their basement and ended up with lead poisoning so bad all their hair fell out and they were in the hospital for weeks.

Wow. Not good
If I did go down that road I would probably do it in a detached garage with the door wide open

 

[boatswainsmate]

If you do please remember to vent the area(not just an open window). A vent hood to outside preferably.
I know of at least one person who cast in their basement and ended up with lead poisoning so bad all their hair fell out and they were in the hospital for weeks.

 

[Nazgul]

Glad to see the pot in a cookie pan. If anything happens and it empties itself it will be contained.
Do not sit down while casting. Any spills will not land in your lap.
Good eye protection and gloves, obviously .

I have cast for 50+ years. It is the only way I could afford to shoot 45/70, 44 mag, 45 Colt etc.
Been tested for lead a couple times with no problems found.
Don

 

[Noble Sniper]

Hammers is the proper word!!!!

 

[Crandall Crank]

They are phenomenal out of a single shot (H&R) rifle, since it has a long throat. You can load them long. Put's a pretty good thumping on anything it hits.

 

[DadSmith]

Are you taking orders with that mini factory you got going there
All that to say very nice set up.

 

[DadSmith]

Glad to see the pot in a cookie pan. If anything happens and it empties itself it will be contained.
Do not sit down while casting. Any spills will not land in your lap.
Good eye protection and gloves, obviously .

I have cast for 50+ years. It is the only way I could afford to shoot 45/70, 44 mag, 45 Colt etc.
Been tested for lead a couple times with no problems found.
Don

Did you ask for that test?
What can they do if one has lead poisoning?