Rainy Day project, casting for CLA.

No progress on the 39A.  I am hoping some brilliant tip will come up before I start some back yard gunsmithing.  So, on a day like today, it was time to get some more bullets cast for the 30-30.  This year, I am paying attention to alloy and working on getting to a harder bullet, same bullet physical characteristics from weight to hardness.

Not much to report really.  I have struggled a bit with my quest for bench rest accuracy out of a Lever Gun with cast bullets.  I am learning but mostly on what not to do.  I am hoping I will find something that works soon. 

My mould is an old 31141 single cavity.  I picked up the correct handles so I don't have to borrow them.  The old Ideal mould, after some TLC, is working fair.  This batch of bullets are a bit mottled (or what I call eczema) in places and I suspect that is due to zinc in the melt.  I hope the issue impacts looks only and not accuracy.  Now comes the fun part.  Sizing them.  I scrounge range trash cans for the 9mm ammo boxes with Styrofoam holders.  They treat my little gems in good shape as well as assist with keeping things organized.  Now if I could just find the right load.  I made 325 bullets today.  It would be nice to load them all up and just shoot.