Fired up my new Lee mold today and it WORKED JUST FINE like the other dozen or so did. I can't believe it! I followed the enclosed directions, cleaned the mold, lubricated the hinge and pins, smoked the cavities and what the heck, it worked as advertised! Fancy that.
Let's see.....read directions, follow directions, lead at correct temperature, preheat mold, and BAZINGA....PERFECT BULLETS. In fact, the first two bullets to fall from the mold were perfect.
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I do not own a 6 cavity Lee but I am more than happy with my 20 plus 2 cavity molds . Marvin
Beautiful boolits! Kudos to you! A getting-old codger, my stable of cast-iron moulds seem to get heavier with each and every casting session. You've encouraged me to perhaps invest in a Lee...
BEST!
georgerkahn
That boolit looks like the .452-230tc? I bought a 6 cav recently and these slugs are killer! Super accurate boolits . Luv em
Them be some fine boolits!
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The newer Lee 2 cavity molds are great, especially the price. The older style (I have several) I am replacing with steel or new Lee molds. I hate having to check them for proper closure every time I close them. Lee has many great products out there, I own several. When price is a consideration, Lee can be a viable option.
good lookin bullets! But obviously since it worked you did SOMETHING wrong! Oh wait Lee molds work fine for me too!
GoodOlBoy
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++1 for Lee equipment , they do us a good service and help a lot of new casters or people on a budget to be able to enjoy our insanity
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They are the 401-175-TC bullets. They cast at 181.9 grains in #2 alloy.Originally Posted by twc1964
No doubt. I own a lot of Lee equipment. Works fine for me.
I just got a new Lee mold. Followed the instructions and it worked fine, just like the others I've bought in the past.
INFIDEL
I have around a dozen Lee molds (no six cavities), a turret press, two of their hand priming systems, several sets of dies, a universal primer. their flair tool, and a number of case trimming sets. Are there better tools available? Yes. But, Lee makes very workable tools are very reasonable prices. Good value for the money in my opinion.
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I will say I am using a good number fewer Lee molds nowadays, but I think their aluminum molds "break in" and start casting keepers faster than anyone elses. Probably because they're so fast to heat up, but still, I always thought it was nice they went from cold to working.
I have 6 lee molds and the only one that didnt work properly was due to a ID10T error. Not Lee's fault.
I have a couple six cavity moulds and they're ok for the job I ask of them and the price was right . Not likely I'll turn in a couple of old Lyman and Ideal four cavity moulds though Once up to temp the old four cavity twenty-two mould makes a bunch in a hurry . Other LEE stuff I have too , not a lot but I think TXGunNut has the right take on LEE stuff .
Jack
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Richard Lee`s tools have put more & more shooters loading & casting than we`ll ever know !!!
I`m in the fall season of my life & while my hands (wrench turnin life)won`t let me shoot as much as I`d like I still enjoy casting & reloading as much as ever.
The newer style molds (of all makes)made from aluminum makes casting a much more enjoyable aspect of shooting.
I was very thankful to see Lee step up the quality on the 2 cavity alignment system to the present set up , I now consider the 2 holers a lot when purchasing now.
GP100man
That is why Lee Precision is #1 reloading company.
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