Haven't cast any bullets yet, or even bought any bullet molds. Right now I'm just trying to see what I've got on hand, and what I need to buy. Thermometer, leather gloves are on top of the list. No rush... because I don't have a safe (ie well ventilated) indoor place to cast, and it won't be warm enough to do any outdoor casting around here until May or so.
Keeping the mold hot and keeping the lead at the right temperature seem to be the keys to casting good bullets. If I remember Lewis' video correctly, he heats the mold up with a propane torch, casts a bullet or two while it cools down to the right temp, and then establishes a casting rythm which keeps the mold at the right temp. Others have mentioned setting the mold on a hot plate to keep it warm.
Today I was looking at Accurate molds, and there are several designs of different weights I'd like to try. You can save a pile of money by getting a 3 bullet mold, with each cavity a different design.... what are the drawbacks to doing it that way? Is keeping a big 3 bullet mold at the right temp while casting single bullets the issue?
Thanks!