New to casting double or 6 cavity mold?

[dnfd737]

Im starting to cast bullets soon, I ready to buy a mold now should I get a double mold or a 6 cavity mold?

 

[Reefinmike]

Id learn on a double then move up to a six cavity. 6 cavities are definitely nicer to have but you really have to have your process down pat first. Depending on the bullet weight, you can get ~700 bullets an hr with a six cav. 2 cavity molds can get ya 400-450 an hr. Lee molds are dirt cheap, buy em both. Also- dont forget you have to buy the mold handles for the sixers.

 

[Schwing]

Personally, I regret every 2 cavity mold I have. Casting is far from difficult and the learning curve is pretty fast. You can always just fill the first 2 cavities when you are starting out to learn the ropes. I can almost guarantee you that you will be glad you bought the 6 cavity molds.

The sprue plates are easier to use on the 6 cavity molds as well. The cost is more but I would not even consider 2 cavity molds at this point.

 

[mr wack]

Well , I don't own a 6 cav mold although I have used them afore,
Depending on your set-up ,,, are you to ladle or bottom pour?.
Six cavity molds, I find play nicer with the bottom pour, but as I only use 2 and 4 cavity molds I like to ladle my lead.

If time is a factor then the 6's are your best bet for " cranking them out" but at a steady pace a 2 or 4 cav can give plenty of firearm food.
I would start with a 2 and as mentioned " work up " to what pleases you,

Everyone is different and YMMV but it's all good,,,,,

 

[rsrocket1]

I started with a Lee TL452-230-TC 6 cavity mold and since then have bought all my handgun molds in 6 cavity. I only settle for 2 cavity if that's all that is offered (usually for rifle or muzzleloader projectiles. Learning on a 6 cavity is no more difficult than learning on a 2 cavity especially if you are using a bottom pour pot which I also highly recommend. Remember, any mistakes are simply dropped back into the pot so there is nothing wasted.

Good luck and be sure to wear protective clothing.

 

[Sky King]

Still use my Lyman 2 cavity for 44's but change to Lee 6 cavity for 45 Colt and 38 Special. Lee aluminum just needs the lead temperature hotter and molds cool down faster than Lyman steel. Also use bottom pour pot.

 

[shootniron]

6 cavity Lee molds work better than 2 cavity...I would not consider the 2 cavity...learning with the 6 is no problem.