Lee 6 cavity molds -- opinions?

Jack Straw · January 18, 2002, 11:11 AM

Just wondering about the Lee 6 cavity molds. I'm thinking of getting one to cast .45ACP semiwadcutters. I've used Lee's 2 cavity molds and they work fine, but do the 6'ers work just as well? It seems as if it might be harder to get them and keep them evenly heated. No point in pouring 6 at a time if they all come out different. What's your experience been?

Thanks
Jack

cukrus · January 18, 2002, 01:52 PM

I like the Lee 6 cavity molds. They heat evenly, I don't find hot spots and get more quality bullets per pour than with non-aluminum gang molds. The cam operated sprue cutter is a snap; it's quicker and there is less clutter in my small work area without the mallet. The weight is apprecialby less than a 4 cavity non-aluminum mold so I don't need to wear my wrist brace. You can $ave if you only get a few of them.

Jack Straw · January 18, 2002, 03:17 PM

Cam operated sprue cutter? What's that? I didn't even know the 6'er was different in that way. So how does it work?

Jack

cukrus · January 18, 2002, 07:17 PM

On the Lee 6 cavity molds there is an aditional handle, linked to the sprue plate, which cams against the side of the mold to cut the sprues.
Seems much more efficient than swinging a mallet and it's always right in front of you so you never have to look for it.

KP95DAO · January 19, 2002, 01:11 AM

I have three of the six cavity molds and they are better than the seven other two cavity Lee molds I have. It takes no time to turn out 1000 bullets.

swifter... · January 19, 2002, 11:25 AM

I've had good luck with 'em. My buddy, OTOH, had fits with his. I bought it from him & now can cast 200gr H&G clone a5t a great rate!

I use one for .45 Long Colt > the WFN is GREAT!<, and .41 Mag 240 GR, discontinued since, but a neat bullet in that caliber.

One of Lee's better products, where the engineering and the design came together.

Tom

TEXAS LAWMAN · January 19, 2002, 01:51 PM

Have one which casts 200gr SWC Tumble Lube-type for .45ACP.

dick w. holliday · January 19, 2002, 05:27 PM

if i find a bullet i like as in the case of their 125 gr 9mm rntl i buy two molds just alike--now i can cast them almost as fast as i can shoot them--and you have to cast half as often...same with my 44 cal 240 grRN cowboy bullet.....i don't size either one of them tumble-dry-load-shoot.....Dick

January 18, 2002, 11:11 AM	#1
Jack Straw Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 362	Lee 6 cavity molds -- opinions? Just wondering about the Lee 6 cavity molds. I'm thinking of getting one to cast .45ACP semiwadcutters. I've used Lee's 2 cavity molds and they work fine, but do the 6'ers work just as well? It seems as if it might be harder to get them and keep them evenly heated. No point in pouring 6 at a time if they all come out different. What's your experience been? Thanks Jack

January 19, 2002, 01:11 AM	#5
KP95DAO Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2000 Posts: 699	Lee six cavity molds. I have three of the six cavity molds and they are better than the seven other two cavity Lee molds I have. It takes no time to turn out 1000 bullets.

January 19, 2002, 11:25 AM	#6
swifter... Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 1999 Location: So. CA Mountains Posts: 540	I've had good luck with 'em. My buddy, OTOH, had fits with his. I bought it from him & now can cast 200gr H&G clone a5t a great rate! I use one for .45 Long Colt > the WFN is GREAT!<, and .41 Mag 240 GR, discontinued since, but a neat bullet in that caliber. One of Lee's better products, where the engineering and the design came together. Tom __________________ There are damn few situations so screwed up that adding government to them will not make 'em worse... The best homeland security is an armed & informed citizenery! Molon Labe!

January 19, 2002, 01:51 PM	#7
TEXAS LAWMAN Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 1999 Posts: 304	I Like Mine Have one which casts 200gr SWC Tumble Lube-type for .45ACP.

January 18, 2002, 01:52 PM	#2
cukrus Member Join Date: December 4, 2001 Posts: 33	I like the Lee 6 cavity molds. They heat evenly, I don't find hot spots and get more quality bullets per pour than with non-aluminum gang molds. The cam operated sprue cutter is a snap; it's quicker and there is less clutter in my small work area without the mallet. The weight is apprecialby less than a 4 cavity non-aluminum mold so I don't need to wear my wrist brace. You can $ave if you only get a few of them.

January 18, 2002, 03:17 PM	#3
Jack Straw Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 362	Cam operated sprue cutter? What's that? I didn't even know the 6'er was different in that way. So how does it work? Jack

January 18, 2002, 07:17 PM	#4
cukrus Member Join Date: December 4, 2001 Posts: 33	On the Lee 6 cavity molds there is an aditional handle, linked to the sprue plate, which cams against the side of the mold to cut the sprues. Seems much more efficient than swinging a mallet and it's always right in front of you so you never have to look for it.

January 19, 2002, 05:27 PM	#8
dick w. holliday Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2001 Location: NC Posts: 589	if i find a bullet i like as in the case of their 125 gr 9mm rntl i buy two molds just alike--now i can cast them almost as fast as i can shoot them--and you have to cast half as often...same with my 44 cal 240 grRN cowboy bullet.....i don't size either one of them tumble-dry-load-shoot.....Dick