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Originally Posted by Keith Parrish
What is that site "trackthewolf" ?? something to that effect?
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Yup.
www.trackofthewolf.com. They cater more to the muzzleloading crowd, but they do have shotgun-gauge "pumpkin ball" molds that are reasonably priced. I just received one of their 10 gauge (0.760" diam) ball molds; will post results after trying it out over the weekend.
For more conventional molds I recommend Midway. Get some spray-on mold release and some lead flux (basically, wax and some additives), and an ingot mold (you can substitute a steel muffin pan if you're careful). You'll also need a steel spoon or similar implement to skim off the dross (junk on top of the melt, particularly after fluxing). And a sturdy ladle for pouring the lead into the mold.
You can buy a top-melter with 10 times the capacity of your 2 lb unit for $52 plus shipping from Midway. If you're going to use wheel weights or other scavenged lead, a top-melter (rather than a bottom pour unit) is the way to go; the crud will clog the spot on a unit that dispenses from below.
You will want to be able to control the temperature of your lead. A thermometer is nice, but if you know what to look for you can turn the knob up or down until you get the right results. And always get that mold hot!
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