single or double cavity lee moulds?

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I have choices but not a ton on cash to experiment. Was wondering anyones experience with Lee single and double cavity moulds. I was going to order double cavity roundball and real moulds for my 32 cal, 54 in roundball and REAL Bullets, I got the 60 cal for XMass. Which have you all found work best in casting with a pot and ladle or out of a lead furnace. I am imagining that the single would give more consistent performance and that all the steel moulds I have seen for muzzleloaders like lyman and TC are single bullet casting, but Aluminum is a different animal, it has a property that it more evenly distributes heat more quickly. let me know?
 
I have a Lyman and Lee moulds, and like them. The Lee double mould I have for my .54 works just fine.
 
I wasn't aware that Lee made a REAL in 32, but aside from that, I have no probs with the double cavity RB molds. My REALs are one-poppers, but if I had been planning ahead I would probably have got the combo mold instead. The doubles cut your casting time or increase your output, however you want to look at it.

For the most happiness, be sure to smoke the cavities on your molds when you get them. That lets the bullets drop freely when you open the mold.

I've got steel molds from RCBS and Lyman, and other than probably standing up to abuse better, I don't see any advantage over my Lees. I don't abuse molds, so the Lees will be heirlooms someday along with the others, in all likelihood.
 
I have several double cavity Lee molds and the Lee Production Pot IV. Been using them for over 20 years with no problem. Buy my Lee products from F&M Reloading:[url] http://www.fmreloading.com/[/url] . Pretty good prices.
 
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keep the info coming, brown bear Lee doesn't make a 32 cal real, it would be cool to try but sorry no and sorry if I implied that info with my post. It is my intention get going on casting in the spring. I aim to shoot off the factory stuff I have and go about shooting home cast items.
 
Thanks for the comeback on that.

You're in for some fun. Next thing you know however, you'll be following the threads about portable bullet traps. If you're like me, you'll shoot lots more once you start casting so the lead costs will mount.
 
by smoking the mold what exactly do you mean?i too have a lee .54 rb and have tried my hand at casting and would not say i'm good but slowly getting better
 
Hold the mold open over a candle and allow the carbon soot to lightly cover the face and cavities.

A couple other trickes I've learned are to dip a corner of the (closed) mold into the lead for a minute before pouring the fisrt ball to get it heated up sooner. And, with steel molds, I leave the last ball in the cavity & the sprue uncut to prevent miosture from entering the mold in storage.

I also leave half a pot of lead in my bottom pour furnace to cool and harden for the same reason. Keeps the steel pour mechanism from corroding.
 
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