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I just bought a Lyman 38 mould 378674 and am having troubles with it. I cleaned it with denatured alcohol, sprayed it with "Drop Out" and went to work. I use a Cabine tree locking mould handle. The first 5 bullets out were picture perfect. Then I notice the grooves on one side were not square, then the bullets came out frosted, like every thing was too hot. After about 30 minutes of trying to get the temp down ( adding lead, lowering the temp on the Lee pot, leaving the blocks open to cool) and still getting frosty bullets, I quit for the day. Day 2 - cleaned again with alcohol, got wrinkled bullets for about 45 minutes, quit again. Day 3, more alcohol, wiped dry with lint free cloth, let them sit for a few hours at room temp, started again. at 650 700 750 800 and 850 degrees I got almost the same bullet (see photo) after a few castings at 850, one side of the bullet frosted, but was otherwise perfect. the wrinkled side was nice and shiny. I did notice than if you hold the closed handles up to the light, you can see light throught the mould. I can see light through another Lyman mould, but not through my Darr, Saeco, zika. I don't know if it is me, my 30:1 lead, or the mould, or misalignment of Venus and Mars, but I need some suggestions on what to do. thanks, -06
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