My balls

[flconch53]

The spurs seem too large, bit the spur cutting bolt is cranked down all the way. Can't cut them any shorter.

Am I running the lead too hot?

I run my pot at 8 to start and once it starts flowing good I reduce the heat down to about 5. Make sure you heat the mold before you start pouring.

 

[Chuck Tiller]

I usually do not get the rings around the RB I pour, and I have a cheap Lee mold. IMO, that's a sign the mold haves are not properly closing or aligned. It may or may not make a difference in overall accuracy, however.

Also, and I'm not ragging on you whatsoever, but I would not be happy with sprues like that. It appears to me that your mold may not be the greatest. Was it used or new when you got it?

I agree. The mould is not closing tightly. Gently tap the metal part of your handle with a wooden mallet while squeezing the handles closed. This should help close the moulds. Some moulds just need help.

Also Frosted = Hot