LEE PRECISION - 0 Buckshot 18 Mold

0 buckshot 18 pellet version. Using Lyman #2 alloy the pellets measure .323-.326” in diameter. Their weight runs 47.7-49 grains.Remember that’s using Lyman #2 alloy.I use these in conventional shotgun loads and also as single ball in 1863 Remington Black powder pocket revolver.Work well for me.

I use set screws so that the screws don't back out (they are machined to go into the correct depth). I also use I fine diamond hone to clean up burs a true up all contact surfaces including the spruce plat; yes you can. Use aluminum anti-seize, like the manual says, on moving rubbing surfaces. Make a temperature controller, per johnny's reloading bench's super simple to follow plans, which makes this so much easier and you don't have to worry about fumes so much, under 900F. I also drop my spruces on a french fry dispensing tool and drop/pore them into the pot every four pours or so, I moved the handle to 90 degrees. I almost never burn myself.

Had bad luck in the past with Lee molds, but Lee buckshot molds are great. I have three of these molds now and love how quickly, and consistently I can cast buckshot. Phenomenal mold for the money.

The pictured item does shows the mold with the mold handles attached.. the box received shows the handles attached, but the mold inside the box does not have handles. I consider the picture and the description , very misleading.When I brought up the mold to order, it showed others also purchased handles, but I failed to see anywhere where it stated the pictured handles did NOT come with the mold.

If you cast buckshot get this mold great Lee precision quality as always