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hornetguy · July 25, 2011, 04:01 PM

I have always used electric. If you prefer ladle casting, you can find some really nice pots that will allow that.
I imagine it is easier to control the temp with an electric heat source, rather than gas.
Using a gas (turkey fryer) source to melt/smelt down large quantities of lead is probably the best choice, but for casting, I'd go electric.

edit: Look at the Lee brand 20# capacity... best value.

July 25, 2011, 04:01 PM	#2
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 970	I have always used electric. If you prefer ladle casting, you can find some really nice pots that will allow that. I imagine it is easier to control the temp with an electric heat source, rather than gas. Using a gas (turkey fryer) source to melt/smelt down large quantities of lead is probably the best choice, but for casting, I'd go electric. edit: Look at the Lee brand 20# capacity... best value.