On 2011-10-02, Tom Gardner mars@tacks wrote:
I have a request for 20 Silver bullets in .45 caliber. I don't think I
can or should cast them directly in my Aluminum molds. So, I thought of
doing them with the lost wax method. I can cast the wax in my molds but
what to use as a mold release? I do have a graphite spray mold release
to try. I do have some casting wax left over from my Silversmith days.
Unfortunately, I do not have a centrifugal casting machine so I'll try
the wet rag method. Any better ideas? I did quote $30 each so it's
worth the trouble. I should get better than two bullets to the ounce of
silver. I do have a couple of pounds of fine and a couple pounds of
Sterling. I wonder which I should use? I don't know if it makes a
difference to Werewolves, does it?

Probably not -- but it may make a difference to the rifling in
the weapon. I believe that fine is softer than Sterling (and, of
course, more expensive).

Out of curiosity -- for .45 ACP or for the Colt single action
revolver? The extra grip in the barrel might make a difference in the
cycling of a model 1911. Quite a few shots may be needed to tune the
load to the weight of the bullet and the different friction
characteristics in the barrel.

Is the weight going to match that of one of the commercially
available lead bullets? With or without jacketing?

And are you sure it isn't for someone to play Lone Ranger
instead of protection from supernatural critters?

Good Luck,
DoN.

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