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I am using a Lee 2 cavity mold in .530 for my 54 cal Lyman GPR. Using a thermocouple my pot is in excess of 825 degrees F. I started to melt the casing around the probe so I took it out of the lead. I am not sure how hot it would have gotten, I need a longer probe for measuring in the lead...

OK here goes: I cast my first set of round balls today. The first 2 dozen or so were wrinkled, some very badly, they went back into the pot. I then turned up the temperature setting from 6.5 to about 8 on my Lee 10 lb pot. I did this in increments and at about 8 I stopped getting wrinkles...

I have sent a total of 27 rounds down range out of my Lyman GPR. That is how new I am to shooting black power rifles but, I have experience elsewhere. I primarily collect and shoot military guns, and they are all cleaned with steal rods, have been for a long time. When looking at old military...

wow, Thanks a bunch to all who posted. Lots of great advice! I will invest in a tester and watch what I buy, as I thought Ebay is OK if you know what you are actually biding on. I can not say thanks enough, you all have been a big help. ATM

I am new to the whole casting thing. I just finished my first riffle kit and am working on casting .530 round balls I have read a bunch of posts and have a few questions. I do plan on using recycled lead and have lots of great ideas where to find it. I see people talking about flux to remove...