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DATE FIRM, May 22nd . . . 2010 Spring Cast Bullet Workshop - Shirley Rod and Gun Club
- Thread starter DukeInFlorida
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Just a reminder, if you are planning on attending, please let us know. There will be food and handouts, and those who are providing for the others should be able to be prepared. So, if you are going, please let us know. The event is a mere 4 weeks away.
I've come up with several additional hand outs, chock full of meaningful details. My handouts now total almost a full box of paper. I'll bring a card table to spread them out on.
Name Tags.... should we have Name Tags????
I've come up with several additional hand outs, chock full of meaningful details. My handouts now total almost a full box of paper. I'll bring a card table to spread them out on.
Name Tags.... should we have Name Tags????
Personally, I'd rather have you on the list, and have you not show up (bummer!) than not be on the list, and just drop in (and we didn't have food for you...)
So, I'll add you to the list, MXD, and hope that you can make it.
So, I'll add you to the list, MXD, and hope that you can make it.
USMA-82
NES Member
I hate to do it, but I'm going to have to pull out from the workshop. Just found out my Bullseye team is shooting in the Massachusetts State Championship on May 22nd, and I'm one of the top five shooters. I'd like to say I could stop by after the match (8:30 AM start) but I'm not sure how long we'll be in Taunton.
Sorry - I was really looking forward to it....
Sorry - I was really looking forward to it....
Patriot
NES Member
If you folks want a good warm up and introduction to some of what you will probably see when you go to the workshop, take a look at this thread:
http://ezine.m1911.org/casting_frame.htm
http://ezine.m1911.org/casting_frame.htm
That's a good introduction, but nothing is better than doing. And, I expect that everyone will have a hand at the actual doing of the entire process.
Thanks for posting that Patriot. Lots of tricks to be learned for sure.
Weedwhacker has had to drop out of the workshop, and was the person who was going to bring paper plates, napkins, and condo mints.
Is there any one else who can attend to that detail???? Pretty please?
Is there any one else who can attend to that detail???? Pretty please?
I got it
Patriot
NES Member
Here is another thread on a first time caster you guys might appreciate reading...
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=83563
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=83563
All are welcome, hope to see you there!
Yes, I will add you to the list.
Don't forget to remove Weedwhacker...bummer he could not make it, but I noticed he's still on the list.
I figured if I left him in there long enough, he'd change his mind.....
Removed.....
Removed.....
I figured if I left him in there long enough, he'd change his mind.....
Removed.....
I wish I knew how to clone myself
That day turns out I need to be in 3 places...Generally speaking I can only be in one place at a time... THanks for understanding guys.
Nope the more the merrier just let Duke know so he can add your name to the list and remember to bring 20lbs of WW to cast your bullets with
38ExtraSpecial
NES Member
rockin! now i need to find some lead.
i don't know if i'm going to start shooting cast or not, but i think this would be an awesome day. i'm sure i'll end up getting in to it eventually. i think i'm going to have a blast.
would this be the same as casting for round balls? just different alloy? i would love to be able to cast them and not have to deal with 12 bucks a box for hornady
i don't know if i'm going to start shooting cast or not, but i think this would be an awesome day. i'm sure i'll end up getting in to it eventually. i think i'm going to have a blast.
would this be the same as casting for round balls? just different alloy? i would love to be able to cast them and not have to deal with 12 bucks a box for hornady
Yes, same process. Except, as you already have surmised, the round balls should be cast with pure lead (range lead is a great source!). I have a 56 caliber round ball mold that I will bring.
I sent you a PM reply to your PM. We look forward to seeing you on the 22nd.
If we could get 100 people to attend, it would be a good time, no limit on attendance. We just would like to be able to have enough food on hand to handle the crowd. So, everyone spread the word, the 22nd is approaching fast.
I sent you a PM reply to your PM. We look forward to seeing you on the 22nd.
If we could get 100 people to attend, it would be a good time, no limit on attendance. We just would like to be able to have enough food on hand to handle the crowd. So, everyone spread the word, the 22nd is approaching fast.
Bob J
NES Member
Different alloy depending on how fast you are pushing it..... We will cover all this during the workshop but for lead I would get wheel weights if possible...... That will give you the ability to shoot almost anything you cast..... What bullets are you looking to cast?
Bob J
NES Member
Hi Michael,
Sorry, misread your post...... Duke has it right.... If you are casting RB you should do it with soft lead..... WW (and associated alloys) is best saved for when you cast boolits....;- )
Sorry, misread your post...... Duke has it right.... If you are casting RB you should do it with soft lead..... WW (and associated alloys) is best saved for when you cast boolits....;- )
