base not filling out(driving me nuts)
I have a new to me lee 309-150 FP and no matter what I do I cant get complete base fill out ! Yes Its clean, vents are clean ,the top edges of the blocks have been slightly beveled. I've tried different temps, different alloys even 50/50 ww and lino with babbit added gives less than perfect results!:-( Whats next? what havent I tried or am doing wrong? I am laddle pouring and never had issues with my other moulds no matter how I pour as long as the alloy ends up in the sprue hole.Maybe open up the sprue holes alittle? Help
Tim
base not filling out (driving me nuts)
:idea:You might check the sprue plate to make sure it's not too tight, which can hinder base fill-out. Also, you can try increased alloy heat, the addition of some tin, and leaving the ladle in contact with the sprue plate longer which allows the base of the bullet to draw more metal as it cools. Sometimes, a slight bump of the hinge pin (not the mould blocks) on a hard surface such as a piece of 4"x4" while the ladle is still in contact with the sprue plate will aid in fill-out.