Ambient casting temperature

[MikeT]

The coldest I've cast in is -5 or so degrees Celcius, which is probably around 20 degrees or so. If you have big mold blocks to retain the heat it helps. I wouldn't even want to try my Hoch .32-40 mould at that temperature though. That one needs to be run flat out even when it's 60 degrees out.

I'd rather cast when it's cool out rather than when it's hot though! But then I'm from Canada :-)

Chris.

I normally cast during the winter. I have found that the dry air in the winter makes for easier casting, as opposed to Spring when the humidity may get high.

The ambient temperature does not make any difference as far a bullets dropping from the mould at the correct weight [as long as you cast at the same temperatures].

Keep on hav'n fun!
MikeT