Idaholewis
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If I understand you correctly, if I order a .502 when I cast they will come out 0.503-0.504? Is this due to the expansion of the mold from the heat?
If the .502 bullet fit right from the sizing kit, wouldn't I then want a 0.501 mold so then when I cast the bullet comes out as .502 to 0.503? or are you saying sizing is pretty much necessary to get a good bullet? I reload .38 wad cutters and I use a sizer for it but I just follow a recipe I am no chef. Does the sizer make up for imperfections in the casting process?
Correct, Tom has a Window of .002, and if you follow my Casting tips you will end up at the Bigger end due to Optimum Fillout. Tom intentionally sets his Machine to Cut like .001 Larger than your Desired Dimension When you use his PLUS Tolerance
And sizing is the ULTIMATE way to Achieve perfect Bore Fit. To get a Mold that Drops EXACTLY what you need is NICE, But somewhat Rare. I do have a Few Molds that do, But WAY more that Don’t. Sizing is GAURANTEED to get your Desired Fit