What is the "as cast" diamter of the SAECO 453?

[Elric]

The 45 Auto Rim must be tired, it's been running through my dreams all night long...

Anyways, what does the SAECO 453 drop out of the mold at? WW, pure lead, whatever? Sizing it to the needed diameter is not the question... How big is it? .452? .454?

 

[CZ93X62]

Hmmm. SAECO claims it casts at .452", and prices them right with Accurate Molds. I would opt for Accurate Molds and KNOW RIGHT TO THE GROUND that the ordered mould would cast at my specs right out of the mailing box. I have 8 of Tom's products, and he is 100% on hitting the mark or a few tenths over.

I have 4 SAECO moulds, and there isn't a flaw in any of them. They all cast on spec with WW metal, and gain a few tenths with richer alloys. IME, they spec on WW metal and gain almost .001" using Linotype. My usual casting temp is 675*-700* with tri-metal alloys.