Tofazfou's HPA (high powered air gun) Expeditions: March 2014

Ok, Ok, so judging by the title you would think I have groups to go with this post. I DON'T yet but groups are coming soon! But, I have had the pleasure of casting with this mold for the 1st time. For years now, I've heard and read of Veral Smith (LBT MOLDS) and what I heard, or heard of, was nothing but good news. Friends of mine have owned his molds and I've shot a couple of his bullets through my very own gun. So I got to see for myself (pre mold purchase) how accurate his bullets/molds could be. His 257 caliber version of the Lyman 257420 was just a tad more accurate than the original mold itself. At least in the 1 and only testing of the 2 molds side by side. The group with the 257 LBT bullets in my TD257 at 160 yards can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUEb8Jka9iM&list=UUDBsDGN9infjfprvoHuqE6w

Anyways, getting back to the current (my 1st) LBT 7mm mold, it was a pure "PLEASURE" to cast with it. WHY?! What makes it a "PLEASURE" to cast with? Why was it so FUN? What's the big deal?! Well, here is the answer, or shall I say, a bunch of answers. #1, after following the very well written instructions on prepping and casting with the mold, I cleaned it with soapy hot water to remove all the cutting fluid/debris (very little if at all) from the mold and quickly dried it. With this mold, after heating it up, I did not use was any sort or carbon from a burning match to aide in the release of the bullets but, I did apply a DAB worth of mold lube to all the lube points on the mold as per LBT's instructions. The mold lube was supplied with the mold and instructions. MAN, WAS THIS MOLD SIMPLE TO CAST WITH. The mold released the bullets and cut the sprue with ease. #2, the mold heated up very nicely and evenly with only a couple of wrinkled bullets on the first couple of cast. #3, what I like most was that the mold required no "FIDDLING" of any of the adjustment points to get it to cast, cut and release the bullets well. This thing simply cast and dropped bullets with no pre-prep or adjustments (serious preparation). #4, another good trait and this trait is what every manufacturer strives for is that the bullets come out A-Z exactly (or near perfectly) the way the owner/designer tells you they will. That means LOOKS, WEIGHT, LENGTH and instructions being very accurate. And that's a huge plus when you compare this mold especially to the likes of LEE and a few others reputable manufacturers. #5, I actually appreciate Veral asking me to give him my honest opinion of his product. His words assured me that I was dealing with a guy that cares about getting it right and trying to make it right if he doesn't. And that means a lot, especially in this day and age. I honestly can't wait to cast with this mold again.