Hey everyone. I just received a cabelas gift card for my b-day last month, and thought it might be time to start bullet casting. I was curious about which you like better in regard to a melter. I see there are bottom pour and dipper models. I am looking at the Lee 6 cavity mold and wondering which model of melter would be better for this application. Anyone with experience care to chime in? I only plan to cast for my 45acp at this time.
Do the bottom pour models leave a mess on your work bench? I would assume the dipper model is cleaner as you can work over the top and let excess drip back into the pot. Maybe that's a bad idea due to splashing...?
Also, how accurate in size are the cast bullets produced from the mold? I see that they manufacture bullet sizers/press. Is this necessary or just an added precaution to ensure size and safety?
Thanks in advance.
Do the bottom pour models leave a mess on your work bench? I would assume the dipper model is cleaner as you can work over the top and let excess drip back into the pot. Maybe that's a bad idea due to splashing...?
Also, how accurate in size are the cast bullets produced from the mold? I see that they manufacture bullet sizers/press. Is this necessary or just an added precaution to ensure size and safety?
Thanks in advance.