I have a lee production pot 10lb, with bottom pour. I have learned to hate this furnace. As soon as i turn it on, it pours lead out the bottom for about 4lbs worth. I learned to keep a ingot mold to catch under. After that I can start casting. Spout seems to get clogged every once in a while, and I have to take a pick, and get it unclogged. Hard to flux my mix with the pouring valve in the way.
So, what is better for under 100 dollars? Thinking of big dipper. Thinking of dipping instead of bottom pour.