Sprue plate with a trough or not?

[bearcove]

Only been casting for about 35 years, Guess I'll go practice some this weekend.

Thanks for the input everyone.

[quasi]

I prefer the trough, and trough my Lee and Ranchdog 6 cavities, and am starting on my NOE 5 cavitys.

[41 mag fan]

I bottom pour, I've got 2 from Tom at Accurate now with the trough. I, myself don't care for the trough...it can be a pain.

But with both molds, i learned to deal and adapt to it...it's like MikeS does and said...with them I continuous pour

[myg30]

I purchased a 4 cav .44 cal mold that had the trough. At first it was a turn off but as I used it and got the "Nack" to cast with it its a pleasure to work with. No more picking up little spruces that fall or trying to gather them up with heavy gloves.
I collect a few on the bench,then put them back into the pot. I run the pot hot when casting the 44's, adj the pour [drip screw] so I get a faster flow. It works for me. No run over cause I never stop till all 4 are filled one quick fill cycle.

Mike

[bearcove]

I'll have to try continuous pour. I bet it will be messy.