Casting Issue

[FPDoc]

TX-GRIZ ... Knock loud so I can hear and I'll open that door for ya.

 

[Griz44Mag]

TX-GRIZ ... Knock loud so I can hear and I'll open that door for ya.

NOOOOOOOOOOO! I don't want to come in!!!!!!!!!

 

[Newtire]

I have never cast from a Lee Pot or any other such gizmo. I use my Coleman stove and an iron pot. It is a small Dutch oven that lost its lid many many years ago. Works great as a lead crucible.

Now I am not opposed to a Lee pot at all. Just never figured on buying one once I sacrificed my small Dutch oven to the project. Works great. I use the Lyman ladle to pour.

I found the Coleman propane stove wasn't hot enough for pure lead but the old gasoline models do the trick. Get one at a thrift store.

 

[DuncNZ]

When I did cast bullets I used a RCBS lead ladle and a cast iron pot on a gas cooker , no bottom pour for me .I think for larger balls the bottom pour is too slow .

 

[cynthialee]

I found the Coleman propane stove wasn't hot enough for pure lead but the old gasoline models do the trick. Get one at a thrift store.

haven't seen one of those gas stoves is years.

The Coleman propane stove has been great at heating up my lead pot.

 

[Griz44Mag]

When I did cast bullets I used a RCBS lead ladle and a cast iron pot on a gas cooker , no bottom pour for me .I think for larger balls the bottom pour is too slow .

I don't have any issues with my bottom dumper and 500+ grain heavies.
Hot mold and hot lead - no issues.