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Well, I'm gettin confused with all Lee has, can anyone recomend a good melter, I will be casting round ball and '311' bullets, probly 444 marlin soon. Do they all have the spout on bottom ? I'm thinking one of those would be best.

RCBS and Lyman also make good lead melters. If you want, you can also use a gas stove and a cast iron pan. I used to use the stove and pan but switched to the Lyman brand. The Lee melter, doesn't have enough capacity to melt wheel weights and pour ingots for use at the next casting session. Yes, most melters have a spout on the bottom but I am one person who doesn't use it. I prefer a dipper for better control of my lead.

Please do not cast lead on kitchen stove, fumes are very dangerous to your family and your health.

In the early days of my casting I have used a coleman stove and cast iron pot to melt lead and a spoon type laddle to pour melted lead into the bullet mould...but this was done outside where it was safe to do so.

Have used a Lee pro production pot (10 lb capacity) for the last 25 years.

Lead will kill outside of a gun...be careful.

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