Words of experience above for sure !
I`d like to add :make sure the sprue handle is in it`s most closed position ,this allows it to have the most leverage possible when cutting the sprue.
I have 1 cavity HP molds , 2/3 cavity of both rifle & handgun calibers, some of older designs & obsolete designs, & use most for a particular purpose.
But the 1s (calibers of handgun) I have 5&6 cavity molds from Lee & NOE & both WILL make good useable bullets.
The Lee 6 cavitys are a couple of notches better than the ole 2 holers & the NOEs are a few above the Lee 6ers.
The main thing to keepin ya molds in good workin order is to keep em as clean as possible & use a good lube .
BullShop Bull Plate sprue plate lube is unbeatable for this application , some use syn. 2 cycle oil & it works but has to be applied more often (you`ll be able to tell as the mold will wanna hang on the pins & give a different feel while closing.
Just a word on applying this type of lube . Some use a Q-tip , I use a tooth pick (on a warmed/hot mold) then with a dry Q-tip to smear the deposited lube around where it needs to be.
DO NOT get it into the cavitys , you`ll have to stop/cool down & clean the lube out as cleanin a new mold .
I hope this saves some time for ya .
Oh Yeah , they don`t come with handles, so order a set when ya order the mold.
Bet you`ll LUV the 6 banger & wonder "What took ya so long to try 1 !!
GP