I picked up a Saeco model 24 lead pot

[hedgehorn]

Its rusty but it works great! I also picked up some ideal molds with it that I have no idea what they are for. one says 452-460 second one says 280-468L third one 358-242 and another 257-283.
Anyone got an idea for sure what caliber they are for?

[oneokie]

452-460 --45 cal pistol
280-468L --7mm
358-242 35 cal
257-283--25 cal

[hedgehorn]

hmmmm maybe I could use the 257-283 in my 25-35? I don't know what I will use the 280-468L gas check mold for the only 7mm I have is a Remington Mag. :(

[hedgehorn]

I think that 280 has got to be for a 270? I don't know what else it would fit?

[oneokie]

Go here; http://www.castpics.net/

Click on moulds on the left side,

Scroll down and click on Lyman Moulds

Select the number range on the page

[hedgehorn]

Thanks for your help. Believe it or not I don't have a 270 win

[hedgehorn]

I am just wondering if I got a decent deal on the saeco pot. What is one in good working condition worth?

[Le Loup Solitaire]

Hi, The Saeco pot that you have was one of the best made. Getting the rust off is not a big job; some steel wool ought to get it out of the way. A can of Rustoleum spray stove black (rated at 1200 degrees)(most hardware stores) will then have it looking new in short order. As for what its worth, I have seen several of them over the past year bringing around $100-$125. on E-Bay. I have had one for over 30 years and it is still going strong. if you are intending to stay in bullet casting I would suggest that you hold on to it as you won't find a modern ten pounder of the same quality. On the molds; the only one that I am familiar with (as I have it) is the Lyman 358242. Mine is the 120 grain version and I use it for .38 special and 9 mm. It can also be used in a number of other 35 cal cartridges as it (at least mine) casts with WW at .357-.358. You scored well with these items. LLS

[Echo]

The 452460 is one of the best, if not THE best, 200 gr SWC molds for the 45ACP.

[hedgehorn]

Thanks for the input. I picked up the saeco furnace for $40 and all the molds for a song. They came with the old Ideal handles and I got an old Ideal ladle along with the ingot mold and a Lyman thermometer. I was feeling like I packed home a load of junk till I fired up the furnace and cast some 200 grain .452 boolits ;)

[Bret4207]

Yes, the 280XXX is a 270 mould. 7mm moulds are 287XXX

[Echo]

Wow. $40 for all that. Did you have a mask & gun?

[hedgehorn]

I used the Saeco pot today and cast a bunch of boolits! I cast #50 of 230 grain lee truncated cone 452 boolits at a very rapid pace. The pot heats up quick and holds a constant temp very well. I couldn't be happier :)

[kernal_panic]

I used the Saeco pot today and cast a bunch of boolits! I cast #50 of 230 grain lee truncated cone 452 boolits at a very rapid pace. The pot heats up quick and holds a constant temp very well. I couldn't be happier :)

I bought one 5 years or so ago off ebay. I think I paid $70 for it or so.

been very happy with it. doesn't leak easy to use holds a decent amount of lead.