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This thread is very timely for me. I am picking up a Marlin 336CB in 38-55. I will be casting for it and have both Unique and 4227 on hand.

I'm hoping to get my 6 cavity Bator mold out this weekend and see how it does. Going to go with WDWW to start with.

Have you had any luck with loads that will cycle your mini?

Those are some great results. I may have to eventually go with the Saeco mold. I just got my six cavity bator mold and it is so light. I hope it casts well. Hopefully o can do some this weekend.

So Reloader28 and Moonie are going to do range reports?:D It would be sweet to see how the two are performing in a semi-auto.

Thanks for the feedback Moonie. What are you using for OAL and what are you using for lead in your boolits?

The production factor is what was keeping me from buying a Bator mold. I just happened to stumble on it. The price can't be beat which is why I don't think I can justify the #221. But if there's a...

I've been kicking around the idea of casting for my AR for some time now. I was looking at a 4 cavity Saeco 221 mold because as much as I shoot my AR I'd like to have the production, but sticker...

Any feedback on the Saeco #221? I've had one sitting on my bench for a while but haven't had a chance to cast any with it yet.

Congrats! I'm looking forward to firing my first in a month or so.

Thanks for the feedback. I may have to start looking out for a 1:12 varmint barrel. Are you using Hornady gas checks? I was thinking about using Freechex and punching my own.

What were you running the boolits in?

I did a search and couldn't find anything on this mold. Has anyone used it in either 2 or 4 cavity configuration and if so how did you like it? I'm looking for something to shoot in my 1:9 and 1:8...

Unless you can find a place that ships for free online, you may be better off to just buy from Home Depot or Lowe's. I borrow my sister's Amazon Prime account and get free two day shipping that way.

Sounds like the scrappy is trying to price himself out of business. You may want to inform him that in case he's been living in a cave that lead prices have gone down. Either way it sounds like...

I've been thinking about buying a couple of 5 gallon buckets at $25 a pop. Seems like a good price but it's hard to pay when I've been able to get some for free. I should stop being such a spoiled...

Thanks for the response. I was thinking of buying two of these molds and alternating to cast but it sounds like that I'd do better just to cast hot and fast using only one. I'm liking the idea of...

What's the deal on Midsouth's website about the .22Bator being for experienced caster's only? I'm just getting into this but would like to try to cook up some .223s for my AR. Is there something I...

I broke down and bought the setup off Amazon for smelting and will reinforce down the road as needed. I think I'll still get an electric pot for casting. Thanks for the feedback.

Congrats on the score. I get really excited when I score some WW. I've found that the smaller town/independently owned outfits are best for scoring some lead.

Seems like there are a lot of us new guys these days. Welcome aboard!!

Looking good. I'm just about to get started casting in a couple weeks but dang it's been cold here. Looks like it's been chilly there too.

Nice setup. I used to have a couple of the original Dillon counters but I sold them. My sessions are usually less than 500 rounds and at those quantities are pretty easy to track.

Been lurking for a while so I figured I jump in with both feet. The water is a little too warm though, I think someone's been peeing in the pool.

I personally have had great luck with Dillon and it's pretty cool that they take the time to address people directly here on the forum. My only question is to Stargzer, is there a reason why you...