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T.Parker
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Getting into bullet casting

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Hello everyone, I am about to start casting my own projectiles for my sharps and other rifles. I have all the moulds and lube i need but i am unsure as to what the best option is for someone new to casting is, as far as the lead melting furnace and temperature cotrol equitmemt us concerned.
I would love to here some advice on what route to follow, either gas or electric and what products you have found work well for a reasonable price.
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Been run'n a Lee ele pot for the last 30+ yrs.
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Mine is an electric Lyman 20 pound pot...love it. I ladle pour - do not use bottom pour spout.
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Lee is great to start with. A good thermometer is a must! And ladle casting for the large bullets. Good luck!
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RCBS Easy Melt Furnace

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/86843 ... lt-furnace

And don't look back. It's called new technology. :D :D ...............
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Jim Kidwell wrote:RCBS Easy Melt Furnace

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/86843 ... lt-furnace

And don't look back. It's called new technology. :D :D ...............
That is what I will buy, when the Lee dies. :wink:
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Add my thumbs up for the RCBS Easy Melt. I just finished casting 120 bullets today & it held the alloy temp to within 2 degrees for the entire session as the pot level dropped.

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T.Parker
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Thanks for the replys everyone, ill be looking into the rcbs easy melt soon.
One more question, what powder measure would you recommend for blackpowder shooting?
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I really like the MVA.
http://montanavintagearms.com/product/r ... r-measure/

Get either the 1/2 lb or 1 lb hopper.
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+1 on the Easy Melt and MVA powder measure. The PID on the Easy Melt works like everybody says it does - perfectly. I have a bottom pour RCBS Pro Melt that my Dad left me and the Easy Melt is superior in every way for a third of the price.
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Thanks guys, looks like ill go the mva powder measure. I just hope they ship to Australia.
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