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Sorry for the double post.... I have cleaned up my post and used my new rig to melt more WW down. Heres some piccys!! I hope to have some actula castings done up this week!!
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Its about 8 cups of water....SOOOO maybe 25-30 LBS of lead Safely?? Im sure it might hold up to 40 ish but I would not feel comfy doing it.

Imashooter2,

Thats more lead than I use all year..... you make my small set up look pitiful....;)

This is too funny!!!

My wife just rolls her eyes at me when I mention casting and the like...... and then she leaves me alone to get it done!!

TEAR......

I think thats the most beautiful thing my eyes have ever seen.......

HEY!!! That looks like MY pot!!!

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh235/munkeyjoe/smeltingpot.jpg

Holy Jeez..... Dats a lotta lead!!


And to get back on track... I have 2 Lyman molds and 2x 6 cavity muffin pans I use. I have a small set up (about 10# give or take) and that is more than enough...

AHHHH OK Sounds good and Yes It does keep the scale. No offence But I had to ask!!



And this is an AWESOME idea!! I have seen it several times before but I have trouble getting large Dia...

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Wow thats kinda odd. I shoot at a DOC outdoor range and at a Civ indoor range when the weather is not cooperative with quaterly qualifying. the ranges are both cleaned of and reused...

Whats your plan for the plastic coffee container Might I ask??

Good choice my man..... Just wasn't in the cards today for ya it seems....

$.40 is good..... I have no free source for lead and I am paying about $1 + shipped to my house for WW, and $14 pound for tin.

a poss helpful article on ECWCS
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=23498

Andfor the cold hand shooters.... trigger finger mits are the best..... wear a thin fingered glove (leather...

Im using a turkey fryer and a cast iron pot. More than enough heat for me!! Browse the forum and Im sure you can find a cheap easy rig that will fit your style!!

again thanks for the input! well tonight is the night to clean and cast some so I will have something for you guys!

Indeed..... I missed wool! Very nice ESP for socks!!

Being from the north, and living in the south now I would reccomend the following things:

LAYERS!!! Everything in layers so you can add or take off as you need and your work load dictates.
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Ok so the consensus is:

I need to clean out my pot using heat and take time to do so completely

and dont be stupid and melt in the pot again afterwards!!

Humm Im a fan of the "wifes Candle throwouts" and stirring with a paint mixer stick.

Your assumption is correct, the downspout is leaky.

I have attempted to disassemble before but wasn't "serious" with it. I pulled the rod and buffed, and while attempting to remove the pot I ran...

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Ok well this is a snip from another thread that I am moving here to not derail the current topic on the original thread.
NOW my Rig of discussion is the Lee production pot IV like this:...

Not to Hijack Here I will post in another place. I do thank you for your recommendations and interest.

And Silly Me.... I dont even know my own equipment, I have the Lee Production Pot IV NOT a...

Really?? why is that if I may ask? I think I have done it before but I am now having issues with my 4-20 Lee....... And this might be the answer!

Well it sure is a very nice setup.

I would GLADLY accept these Zinc muffins for my casting if your leary of shooting yours...... More metal soldiers for me!!