Reeder Custom Guns - Casting in very cold weather

MTM
Casting in very cold weather
Monday, January 30, 2017, 07:14

So I did not water quench. I poured the first few molds and let the bullets heat up the blocks before I kept any of the bullets. They cooled off quickly as I dropped them on some soft towels in 20 degree weather. I believe they will be fine for low velocity practice on the range. Is there a big difference in lubes? [image]

Question for bullet casters - MTM, 2017-01-29, 06:37
- This will be my first try at casting - MTM, 2017-01-29, 10:25
  - first off, don't listen to that friend anymore.. If - Gary Reeder, 2017-01-29, 13:44
    - Casting - MTM, 2017-01-29, 15:07
      - Hey Michael, looks like you on well on your way. - Mark Conner, 2017-01-29, 16:09
        Michael, pay attention to what Mark Conner says. he is the - Gary Reeder, 2017-01-29, 21:17
        Casting in very cold weather - MTM, 2017-01-30, 07:14
        guys that develop their own formula will tell - Gary Reeder, 2017-01-30, 10:41
        1 or 2 things to try. - Mark Conner, 2017-01-30, 18:21
- You would be putting too much effort into them - Jim Taylor, 2017-01-29, 07:12
- No real need to water quinch them. The temper goes away - WB, 2017-01-29, 07:07
  - Water Quenching - Alcorn, 2017-01-29, 08:47