Has anyone had success using this mold. If so, have any pointers?? I purchased this years ago when I was thinking of using it for a 500 S&W. Seem to remember casting a few and giving up on it. Have a .50 coming from Buckshot Bill and thought I would try again. Just looking to get 20 or so. Gave up early on getting any perfect ones and after more than 100 tries I ended up with a half dozen that are "shootable".
Mold is clean. Mold is hot (certainly should be after 100 tries). First attempt was with a bottom pour pot, then went to a ladle then fineally to my old C. Palmer melter. The Palmer worked the "best" as it is nothing but a big ladle.
I've used Lee molds in 45 and 50 caliber rifle as well as their slug mold, which is very similar to this Minie mold. No problems. But can't seem to get the minie to drop a decent boolit. Any advice?? Thanks.