DanSW 9 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 I'm looking at making my own lead ammo. My set up so far is 10mm fishing weight mould (cheap eBay one). For melting Ive got a cheap propane burner (the one that takes the little bottles). For the pot can I get away with a aluminium pot with a non stick coating? I also will be preheating the mould but I've heard that sooting the mould is recommended to stop the balls sticking in the mould? I have seen also a video on YouTube of melting lead in a cooking pot and taking it from the bottom from a small hole. I'll probably stick to pouring after skimming off the cross on the top. Apart from that any other tips? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C.green 3,229 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Chuck away the fishing mould and get a proper one. If the shot isnt smooth it will cut your bands. The lee moulds are cheap enough 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jazmin 44 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Lee mould (9 mm) what I use cuts off nice, I use a hexi stove got loads free and a old stainless serving spoon with the end crimped in to pour works treat for me cast 200 in little time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jazmin 44 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Like above c green said them ebay ones are pain get a Lee mould £40 off catty shack work a treat 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oxo 441 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Used to have a Lee double mold, found it a pain in the arse to knock up a good quantity. Buy 9.5 leads off eBay now, 18 quid for 350. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,968 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 I've just knocked up a couple of hundred 9mm lead using a lead melting pot and a Lee mould. Top tip is to keep fluxing the lead with bees wax to get rid of the crap and keep the spout clean . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,533 Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 i use a lee mould now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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