Author Topic: Lee Slug Data (Read 552 times)

Leftoverdj · « **on:** October 28, 2004, 05:36:30 AM »

Could anyone scan and post the data sheet that comes with the Lee slug moulds?

My copy went walkabout and I am going nuts.

Ramrod · « **Reply #1 on:** October 28, 2004, 12:55:26 PM »

Many of the Lee instruction sheets are available for download here...
http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/catalog/browse.cgi?1099003539.1757=/html/instruct/index.html

Leftoverdj · « **Reply #2 on:** October 28, 2004, 02:54:39 PM »

Thanks, Ramrod. That works nicely.

jgalar · « **Reply #3 on:** October 28, 2004, 05:04:34 PM »

While you're on the subject...I have thought about trying the Lee slug but it states to only use pure lead. I have gobs of wheel weights will they work alright for making slugs or would I need to stick with pure lead?

Ramrod · « **Reply #4 on:** October 28, 2004, 11:34:30 PM »

I can think of a couple of reasons for only using pure lead. Anything harder can cause damage to the barrel's choke if it has any, and with wheel weights you would probably get no expansion on game.

Leftoverdj · « **Reply #5 on:** October 29, 2004, 03:56:32 AM »

Jglar, you can use WW with the Lee mould. The trick is that the core pin must be really hot. On a cold core pin, the slug will stick every time. I found this out by sticking one so tightly that the only way I could get it off was by dunking the whole mould in the pot to melt it off. After that, it worked fine.

The slugs are smaller than even a full choke so that does not worry me. Neither does expansion. A 3/4" hole don't need to be no bigger.