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<blockquote data-quote="clintbailey" data-source="post: 2595787" data-attributes="member: 8544"><p>1: I plan to start by just melting down the wheel weights I have gathered so far (3 buckets, not sorted) into ingots. I have read to flux with wax or whatever, and skim the trash/clips/etc, so I think I'm good there. Just have to figure out what needs added to up the hardness factor. And I will get some good gloves, and I already have long sleeved FRC shirts for work to wear. And plan on using my turkey fryer setup outside to do all this.</p><p></p><p>2: I have heard Lee is really good at correcting any faults with their equipment, and since their stuff is cheaper, figured they would be a good place to start. My concern was about material of mould, like aluminum vs steel vs cast iron, and which is easier to get good bullets with.</p><p></p><p>3: I may not start out doing it, but are the electric pots with bottom pour a good deal? Don't look real expensive, and I assume the lead comes straight out of bottom spout into mould holes? Just thought they may be a little cleaner route.</p><p></p><p>4: I need to do more research, and have never shot any personally, but how much better, more difficult, etc, would it be to go the powder coat route, vs lubing everything? Just a thought, seems pretty popular now, and lots talk of no leading and going a little hotter with loads.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the advice so far!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="clintbailey, post: 2595787, member: 8544"] 1: I plan to start by just melting down the wheel weights I have gathered so far (3 buckets, not sorted) into ingots. I have read to flux with wax or whatever, and skim the trash/clips/etc, so I think I'm good there. Just have to figure out what needs added to up the hardness factor. And I will get some good gloves, and I already have long sleeved FRC shirts for work to wear. And plan on using my turkey fryer setup outside to do all this. 2: I have heard Lee is really good at correcting any faults with their equipment, and since their stuff is cheaper, figured they would be a good place to start. My concern was about material of mould, like aluminum vs steel vs cast iron, and which is easier to get good bullets with. 3: I may not start out doing it, but are the electric pots with bottom pour a good deal? Don't look real expensive, and I assume the lead comes straight out of bottom spout into mould holes? Just thought they may be a little cleaner route. 4: I need to do more research, and have never shot any personally, but how much better, more difficult, etc, would it be to go the powder coat route, vs lubing everything? Just a thought, seems pretty popular now, and lots talk of no leading and going a little hotter with loads. Thanks for the advice so far! [/QUOTE]
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