This product is used with molten lead to create 00 buckshot for shotguns. There is a learning curve for the product and it can be difficult to master. This tool is very well made and the instructions that come with it are clear and easy to follow. Successful shot production depends on how well you use it AND the pot of molten lead. I have had no problems I could not handle with the instructions to help me. In the final result, you can always re-melt your shot (and your mistakes) to re-make them over and over again. I highly recommend the product,
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I've used Lee molds for a number of years and I've always had good success with every one of them. That's why I chose this mold for 00 buckshot. Unfortunately, I've had difficulty mastering this particular mold. I just can't seem to get the thing hot enough across the entire mold. One end is fine and the other end is not sufficiently hot to cast a good buckshot. I just haven't mastered this product yet. In fact, I gave up the casting session in frustration because of the uneven heating. I never did manage to cast an entire line of properly sized buckshot. I know I'm doing something wrong but I haven't quite figured it out. When I muster enough courage I'll give it another try. But not today. Grrrrrr...!!
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As someone with 50 years of casting behind me, this is a tough mold to get good yields from. Lead needs to be HOT. Mold needs to be HOT. Hotter than you would normally want it. Also(on bottom pour pots) sprue plate wants to be against the pour spout. Your results may vary. Otherwise this is good, well built mold.
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I scrubbed it with lighter fluid twice and twice with dish washing detergent with a stiff bristle brush and made sure it was dry in between each cleaning. I then made sure it was hot enough before dispensing lead into it and still had trouble getting it to produce the full 18 pellets until I raised the temp of the lead to a higher temp than I've ever used for a 2 cavity bullet mold. It does now give me most of the 18 each time if I really watch what I'm doing. Good luck and hang in there till you find the right combo of temp and let the mold get hot enough .. Have fun and be safe loading and shooting ..
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This is a great way to make your own 00 buck. Definitely requires mold to be very hot so all cavities are filled. Used a small propane torch to get it up to temp.
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