Need advice from bullet casters: RCBS furnace

[joebanana]

Hi-

Just wondering if anyone here is using the RCBS Pro-Melt Furnace and what you think of it? I've been using a Lee and it has served me well but it leaks a lot and does not seem to be getting up to the temperatures it used to anymore.

 

[a j cave]

I have 2 lees but only use the RCBS. It works well

 

[stocker]

The Pro Melt is a very good furnace. Pricey, but worth it in my experience. Holds temperature very stable. I've had no leaking from the spigot. Plenty of heat range. Glue (epoxy) a couple of rare earth magnets to the base to hold the Allan wrenches used to adjust the mould rest and flow and they will always be handy.

 

[joebanana]

Thanks guys. Anybody know where to buy one in Canada?

 

[ben hunchak]

The WSS in 'Stoon has 'em, pricey though!

 

[Mystic Precision]

Ever consider a propane hot plate and a cast iron pot?

Laddling in the alloy has been slick and gets lots done without any mucking about with setup/leaks, etc.

Very consistent temp and plenty of heat should you want to play with alloys. Dirt cheap too.

Jerry

 

[t-star]

for that matter, coleman two burner, and lots of pumping,and only uning the main burner- just be careful of the fumes

 

[Canuck44]

The Pro Melter is an excellent pot and you won't regret buying it. I mounted my Lee Leakomatic over top of my Pro Melter by reversing the Lee on it's stand then bolting to a frame I built. All my sprew and new alloy ingots go directly into the Lee and when the Pro Melter requires filling I just pour from my Lee pot. Works great and speeds the whole process up.

Take Crae

Bob

 

[joebanana]

Thanks guys. There is no way I'm ever going to ladle lead. Waaay to slow for my taste. Great idea on mounting the Lee over the RCBS unit!

 

[buckbrush]

Get the RCBS. Buy it from Lock Stock and Barrel, or Midsouth in the US. Much cheaper than WSS and perfectly legal. Or do as I did and buy a used one from Ebay.