rovercoupe Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 I fancy making some 410 loads up in 9s but i dont have any that small, its easy for me to do anything from 7-3s but never dropped 9s Should I just up the lead temp on the smallest hole or do I need a really small dripper say 0.5 or 0.4? Or is it not possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) Possible but not easy get a consistent run. Tapping or vibrating the dripper will help it flow using a small hole. Try 0.4 mm first and different temp setting and see what shot you get. There are many variables that mean you could get many shot sizes from temperature difference and head weight of molten lead in your pan. So experimenting with them and checking your results with temps and how much lead you have in your pan should get what you want. If you keep a record at differing pan temps at a set maintained lead pan level you should be able to consistently regulate your size everytime. Edited May 1, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovercoupe Posted May 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Thats my biggest concern, getting the flow through a smaller hole. This thread could go downhill rapidly if I start talking about some kind of vibrator attached to the side of the pan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 .5mm drippers run a little bit hotter undiluted cheap fabric conditioner as a coolant should be good as already mentioned .4mm will work, clean lead will be a must Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarepeg Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 IFF you play a flame on the lead as it leaves the dropper it will virtually half its size, dropped a lot of very small ️️shot in the past John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovercoupe Posted May 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 IFF you play a flame on the lead as it leaves the dropper it will virtually half its size, dropped a lot of very small ️️shot in the past John Great idea, will give it a try once the weather plays ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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