which furnace is best

[4440]

I have a 10 lb capacity Lee with bottom pour spout that I bought back in the 70's that continues to work great. Also bought a 20 lb Lee Production IV about 6 years ago for casting large quantities of pistol bullets. Don't think you can beat them. I cast lots of maxi balls also and either pot works great. The adjustable pour rate on the IV is handy.

 

[Dphar]

I am considering my options on a lead furnace for casting roundballs in 32 cal, 54 cal and 60 cal and possibly 54 cal 380 grain REAL bullets . I see Lee sells a 20 lb and a 10 lb furnace. I looked on the midway site and a lot of people said they would have got the 20 lb but I do not see myself casting 500 bullets at a time. As a novice to casting any observations on both would be appreciated.

Lyman mag dipper. Best I ever had and I have had several.
I would buy 32s and 54s unless you shoot a LOT it makes more sense.
The REAL bullet is probably a waste of effort.
Dan

 

[longcruise]

I plan to try using a dutch oven and a coleman stove at first

Avoid aluminum. It will leach out over time and eventually break like a paper bag full of water