Hey Gents,
I currently use a Lee 4-20 pot to mass produce pistol boolits from five to six cavity moulds. My home build PID has been a great addition making it easier to keep the temperature within range. Normally when I cast, I drop back the spruce into the pot which drops the temperature down but not too much when the pot is half way filled with molten lead.
The problem I'm running into when I'm casting pistol boolits, my Lee pot runs out of molten lead fast and the cools down too fast once I get below mid level in the pot. Thinking of just getting a Lee Magnum Melter to throw my spruce and extra lead into while casting. Only down side is ladling molten lead from one pot to the other so extra care will be mandatory.
Since buying a $600 Master Cast Pot isn't an option (maybe some year) this seems like a faster method to casting longer than using just one pot. I hate waiting for my lead to melt between sessions.
Anyone would like to share their methods and experiences?
Thanks