I just put a Lee 6 hole in service (140 gr RN .358) and I sprayed it with the Midway graphite bullet release spray which is supposed to be graphite. I applied it oer directions and waited for it to dry. I went thru normal mold heat up and began to cast. I can't fill the cavity with lead. My thought is the air vents are blocked by the graphite. Anyone else have this problem??

Probably.

I use a butane lighter to lightly smoke the mold, then just go to work.

Thanks Don!

I usually use kitchen matches or a candle, but thought I would try this new fangled graphite stuff...bet it's a bitch to get off!! Back to the old fashion way!!

Lr 49, Use denatured or isopropyl alcohol and an old, soft toothbrush & cotton swab to remove the graphite. Also, I've used NAPA's dgf 123 on several molds, including a Lee 6-cavity, and have had no fill-out problems to speak of.

Paul,

Denatured alcohol worked great!! Thanks!!

Any ideas on how to get all the black stuff out of my wife's tooth brush??

i dont like coating molds with anything. I just takes up the space the lead is suppose too!!!!

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Originally posted by Lloyd Smale:
i dont like coating molds with anything. I just takes up the space the lead is suppose too!!!!

Which can be useful.