Getting into bullet casting
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Getting into bullet casting
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.
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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Re: Getting into bullet casting
Been run'n a Lee ele pot for the last 30+ yrs.
Gary
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Re: Getting into bullet casting
Mine is an electric Lyman 20 pound pot...love it. I ladle pour - do not use bottom pour spout.
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Re: Getting into bullet casting
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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Re: Getting into bullet casting
RCBS Easy Melt Furnace
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/86843 ... lt-furnace
And don't look back. It's called new technology. ...............
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/86843 ... lt-furnace
And don't look back. It's called new technology. ...............
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Re: Getting into bullet casting
That is what I will buy, when the Lee dies.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. ...............
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Re: Getting into bullet casting
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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Re: Getting into bullet casting
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?
One more question, what powder measure would you recommend for blackpowder shooting?
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Re: Getting into bullet casting
I really like the MVA.
http://montanavintagearms.com/product/r ... r-measure/
Get either the 1/2 lb or 1 lb hopper.
Gary
http://montanavintagearms.com/product/r ... r-measure/
Get either the 1/2 lb or 1 lb hopper.
Gary
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Re: Getting into bullet casting
+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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Re: Getting into bullet casting
Thanks guys, looks like ill go the mva powder measure. I just hope they ship to Australia.