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Darts2116

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Bullet mold for 7.62x25 question.
« on: March 12, 2024, 01:14:22 AM »
I’m still really new to relaoding and thinking about getting into casting my own bullets summer. I just got a Cz 52 and was curious if anyone here has experience with casting bullets for 7.62x25. I looked on midway the only thing that came up was this https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1010206368?pid=453779
Which is for .32 cal bullets. I know this follows the the european way of measuring bores so the bore diameters can range from .309-.311. Would this work and then running it through a sizing die? If not what molds would you recommend?  Thanks 
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Re: Bullet mold for 7.62x25 question.
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2024, 12:31:49 PM »
First off, I have to add the caveat that I myself have not used this.  I've only cast in 9mm and even then, haven't reloaded cast bullets too much.  That being said, when I was looking into beginning to cast for 7.62x25 and did my research, I found that there is one LEE die which is just about perfect for it, and that's their 311-100-2R 32 Caliber mold.  The shape is exactly what you need for the bullet, and though it's a bit heavier, there is plenty of load data to accommodate it.  MidwayUSA has it for the same price as the one you linked here:

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1010208952?pid=530255

Then one you link may work as well, but you really need a bullet with a longer ogive, otherwise you'd end up needing to push it so far into the case that it would affect the OAL of the finished cartridge. 
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Re: Bullet mold for 7.62x25 question.
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2024, 08:23:35 PM »
Thank you for the information. The only thing that has stopped me from getting into casting is the working with lead. I have a 6 year old daughter and the last thing i want to start doing is filling the basement with Lead vapor. I like the idea of making my own bullets and being able to powder coat it seems like a big advantage. I’m planning on doing all smelting outside.
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Re: Bullet mold for 7.62x25 question.
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2024, 01:21:34 AM »
Thank you for the information. The only thing that has stopped me from getting into casting is the working with lead. I have a 6 year old daughter and the last thing i want to start doing is filling the basement with Lead vapor. I like the idea of making my own bullets and being able to powder coat it seems like a big advantage. I’m planning on doing all smelting outside.

Do not do this in your basement.  Always make sure to cast outside, or as close as possible.  A nice open patio would work, or a garage if you keep the door open and a fan blowing the smoke toward the outside. 
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Re: Bullet mold for 7.62x25 question.
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2024, 09:33:14 PM »
First off, Lead doesn't give off fumes till it reaches 900 degrees, which is much hotter than you will ever be casting at, a lead thermometer or PID will make sure you never reach that temperature.  The biggest issue with lead is handling it with bare hands, the oxide / corrosion / dust that forms on the lead's surface gets on your hands and everything you touch, lead isn't absorbed through the skin but rather you ingest it through the mouth or breath in the dust. 

Simple precautions such as wearing disposable gloves, not eating drinking or smoking while handling lead or lead based alloys and washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water when you're done. I cast outside when possible or at the doorway of the garage. Casting in an enclosed area that doesn't have some type of fan or hooded fan system to pull air from your work area to the outside is a bad idea as well.

To answer your first question, the Lee 311-93-1R is a good bullet for the 7.62 x 25 it's the bullet my brother uses in his CZ-52, I usually cast his bullets from straight wheel weight alloy and water quench after I powder coat and bake them in the toaster oven. I size his to .309" but yours may be the same or smaller, generally .001 to 002" over groove dia. will work fine.
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Re: Bullet mold for 7.62x25 question.
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2024, 08:09:21 PM »
Thank you for the information
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