Mk42gunner
12-29-2020, 08:09 PM
I recently got tired of manipulating my RCBS ladle around the bottom pour linkage of my Promelt, so I went looking for a dedicated ladle pot. Being a retired first class gunner's mate (E-6 to you non Navy types) I'm not made of money, so a Waage was out.
I found Midway had the Lee 20 pound Magnum Melter for ~$62 so I ordered a belated Christmas present for myself.
It got here today, once I got to the actual Lee box, I was surprised to find the cardboard box was secured by the old style heavy duty staples. I thought that just about everybody used tape now.
Since it is halfway warm at least for December tonight it will get heated up for a trial.
I find that my bottom pour pots flow to fast for under 100 grain boolits when I have them adjusted to fill 150+ grain ones well. Plus I seem to like using a ladle more than just flat out production with a bottom pour pot.
One thing I won't miss is the drip art from a leaky valve on this pot.
Robert
I found Midway had the Lee 20 pound Magnum Melter for ~$62 so I ordered a belated Christmas present for myself.
It got here today, once I got to the actual Lee box, I was surprised to find the cardboard box was secured by the old style heavy duty staples. I thought that just about everybody used tape now.
Since it is halfway warm at least for December tonight it will get heated up for a trial.
I find that my bottom pour pots flow to fast for under 100 grain boolits when I have them adjusted to fill 150+ grain ones well. Plus I seem to like using a ladle more than just flat out production with a bottom pour pot.
One thing I won't miss is the drip art from a leaky valve on this pot.
Robert