I'm looking to buy a ready to go PID for the Lee 420

[LetsGoShootimg]

I have a lot on my plate and would rather buy it outright than take the time to build one. Can someone please reccomend a user that provides this? Thank you

[Budzilla 19]

First of all, welcome to the best boolit casting and reloading forum on the net! In the VS section, there is a vendor named HATCH who builds exactly what you are looking for!,

[LetsGoShootimg]

Thank you very much! I've been lurking for a while and just cast my first 9mm, 12 ga slugs, and 00 buckshot these past 2 weeks. I did notice a change in the finish from shiny to dull. I tried adjusting my temp, I used a temp gun and dial thermometer. I don't know a lot of things but I know that's not good. I want to fix this issue early. I appreciate the lead

[Barry54]

Welcome to the forum! Keep us posted on your progress please.

[LetsGoShootimg]

Welcome to the forum! Keep us posted on your progress please.

I'm still learning to navigate it. I've used this style before but is been a decade. Thank you I'll post some pictures of what I have going

[dverna]

Do not trust the "temperature gun". Good advice to get the PID Hatch makes, but until then, use the dial thermometer. 750F is a decent temperature to aim for.

[dannyd]

A PID from Hatch is worth the money and the time you will save. I have two from him.

[gwpercle]

Shiney to dull is not exactly a bad thing . As everything heats up the boolits will start dropping with a lightly frosted look ... if this is the dull you see ... it okay and normal ... means everything is hot and flowing well ... I like to cast mine right at frosty (dull) everything flows well . I started casting in 1967 , no PID or thermometer I cast by experience and how the boolts look .
If you powder coat ... it sticks to lightly frosted better than shiney .
Don't assume you have a problem ... ask here , loads of answers that will save you head aches !

Welcome from Baton Rouge , Louisiana :drinks: !
Gary

[Minerat]

A quick way to fine Hatch's VS page

https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?428741-Hatch-pid

Welcome aboard.

[Iron369]

I just unboxed a PID from Hatch and fired up a new 420 pot. It worked great. I really recommend it. I’ve never cast such consistent projectiles.

[dannyd]

PID is just not for your lead pot, you can use them on your sizer heater, oven you powder coat with, or hot plate. There are many uses for a PID unit.

[Wheelguns 1961]

I have been using a PID from Hatch for a few years. I love it! It has worked perfectly, and makes it easy to concentrate on the bullets instead of the temp.