My old Lyman bottom pour needs replacing, because it's 30-35 yrs old and parts are not available. I have been reading here and elsewhere about ladle pots. I'm looking at the 20# Lee Magnum Melter so I can keep costs as low as possible. I cast pistol bullets/boolits only at this time but would like to experiment with a couple of rifle slugs in the future. I don't cast for pleasure, I cast because it is less costly and the bullets work just as well as purchased ones.
My question: Do you guys that have changed from one method to the other, (bottom pour or ladle) think that going from bottom to ladle is a wise decision?
Thanks for your input.