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Evil Dog · August 18, 2008, 11:27 PM

Currently I cast about 14 different size round ball ranging from .323" to 1.70". Most are to stock the shelves at the Trade Tent my wife takes on the local rondezvous circuit. A bottom pouring electric pot (RCBS) and multiple cavity molds are a definite plus. I personally prefer steel molds.. either Lyman or RCBS. Four cavity molds when available. Unfortunately once you get larger than .500" though single cavity molds seem to be the only choice and really slow things down.

Just in case you are wondering, the 1.70" ball is for my "golf ball" bore half scale Napoleon cannon. 1 pound "cannon ball" fishing weights (1.70") work just fine.

August 18, 2008, 11:27 PM	#8
Evil Dog Member Join Date: April 30, 2007 Location: So Cal Desert Posts: 88	Currently I cast about 14 different size round ball ranging from .323" to 1.70". Most are to stock the shelves at the Trade Tent my wife takes on the local rondezvous circuit. A bottom pouring electric pot (RCBS) and multiple cavity molds are a definite plus. I personally prefer steel molds.. either Lyman or RCBS. Four cavity molds when available. Unfortunately once you get larger than .500" though single cavity molds seem to be the only choice and really slow things down. Just in case you are wondering, the 1.70" ball is for my "golf ball" bore half scale Napoleon cannon. 1 pound "cannon ball" fishing weights (1.70") work just fine. __________________ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Freedom is a well-armed lamb contesting that vote. - Benjamin Franklin (1759)