Hey guys,
I am a long time handloader and cast bullet shooter. However, I am a complete novice at the casting game. I have been reading this forum and browsing catalogues looking for equipment. I came across a used RCBS Lube-a-matic and was wondering if I should just go ahead and buy a new Lube-a-matic II. What are the main differences or improvements with the Lube II. Also, I am going to try to make a batch of the Felix lube. Will this lube work with either of these two pieces of equipment. I saw in the advertisement where it said the RCBS equipment used a hollow stick and from reading posts about the Felix lube it sounds like you just pour it in.
Now to furnaces. How many ladle casters are out there versus bottom pour. All the talk about clogging and maintenance of the bottom pour units makes me think simple may be better. I was thinking of a Lee 4-20 as far as a bottom pour. But, there again I don't have enough experience to really know what I would be happier with.
I will be casting several different handgun bullets to start with and then I want to get into the rifle end after I get my feet wet.
I really enjoy reading this forum and have to say that the knowledge and sense of humor you guys bring is outstanding.
Oh, bye the way, I was reading about how much everyone pays for WW. Somebody said they take a sack of doughnuts with them. Well, it worked for me. I went to a large local tire center and they were talking in the neighborhood of $15 for a full 5 gl. bucket. I walked in with a dozen doughnuts a couple of days later and they were so surprised, they gave me the WW at no charge. Got the price down from $15 to something like $3.85 for the doughnuts. The guy said to come back anytime.
Anyway, any help would be appreciated.
Thanks