andysparks 108 Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 The missus managed to get me one of the "baby bean" moulds. They are 8mm x 11mm. I knocked up a small batch of ammo and had a walk out. I think my 0.8 bands are a bit heavy for them in all honesty ( they weigh 4.5 grams) and would better suit a 0.7 band...but I still managed to bag a couple of pigeons. Any one else tried them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,534 Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 nice shooting bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,163 Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Nice shooting got a pic of the mould Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andysparks 108 Posted September 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 It's a well made bit of kit. Sorry if it's difficult i to see the shape of the shot, I sooted the mould over a candle to stop it sticking. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,978 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 One of Joes moulds, I have a 10mm one ... make a lot of ammo in no time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,978 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 They are around £50 if I remember correctly, really easy to use.. just melt the lead pour into the mould, crack it open and snip off the sprue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andysparks 108 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 2 hours ago, W. Katchum said: Much are these moulds an how easy are they to use? As a kid I remember my ole man an his pals using the hole in pair of pliers to mould lead for fishing with, was crude as fcuk until they tidied them up but even then they were only used for poaching so can’t imagine then needing top class weights They're bloody expensive to be honest, I paid £48. But it should last me out and when you consider how many balls you can cast over its life time, it doesn't seem quite so bad. I find the smaller the shot size the hotter the mould has to be to give a decent ball. I think it's down to the size of the channel leading to the actual ball, it's considerable smaller on a 10 mm compared to my 14 mm and I seem to get a higher percentage of half and mis shapen shot at the start of the pour as the lead just doesn't seem to flow in, before it hardens....does that make sense? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,978 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 The hotter the mould gets the better it will cast... same with the lead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,978 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Do you flux the lead andy ?. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andysparks 108 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Just now, Mr Wilkes said: The hotter the mould gets the better it will cast... same with the lead. Totally agree, but I definitely find it easier casting the larger size ammo. Do you? I'm using old print press lead at the minute and I think it's got quite a high percentage of tin mixed in. Makes some lovely ammo but it's more difficult to trim off the sprue due to the hardness and you have to be watchful that the mould doesn't get too hot or it takes forever to harden. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andysparks 108 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, Mr Wilkes said: Do you flux the lead andy ?. Yes mate, normally with a chunk of candle wax. Brings all the crap straight to the top. I must admit, there's something nice about melting lead and making your own ammo rather than just buying bearings. I do try to wear a mask tho as I can't imagine the fumes are too good for you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,978 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I’ve just got a good deal on some 11mm steel so I’ll be going back to those ASAP .. imo nothing hits like lead but I’m flat out with different things atm and steel is the easiest option for now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sprockerjay 74 Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Who makes the moulds Mr Wilkes ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fred90 3,204 Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 that church roof lead spits like fxxck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,978 Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 1 hour ago, sprockerjay said: Who makes the moulds Mr Wilkes ? Joe Gibson 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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