Clogging problem

[35 Rem]

Large Paper Clip held in pliers has been my method for clearing clogs since the beginning. Some pots are more prone to clogging than others for sure. I've only owned Lee pots though so no experience with the RCBS.

[beagle]

Got a couple of Pro Melts I've used for years. Occassionally they get cranky so I drain the pot, let it cool and remove the valve rod or whatever it's called. Then, I take a long drill bit a little smaller than the hole in the spout and open the hole by holding the bit in a set of channel locks. The rod that seals the hole is chucked in a drill and all the crud is polished off with crocus cloth. A wooden dowel section is chucked in a drill and the seat for the rod is polished to remove any crud. Then it's assembled, lead is added and turned on. When it's hot enough, I touch bees wax or candle wax to the bottom of the spout and let it sit for about a minute. Then I open the valve and pour an ingot. Usually a bunch of crud is on top of the ingot. I smelt WWs, range lead and whatever in mine. This procedure keeps 'em running. Everytime you cast. touch the wax to the bottom of the spout before you make the first cast. Normally, this loosens any crud. One tap of the handle and it's cleaned out.
A good fluxing of the melt works wonders and keeping the spout crud free. If the pot starts to leak, repeat the wax on the bottom of the spout treatment and it ususally clears the seat for the rod and stops leaking. Never lost one to RCBS for a clog./beagle