OK, I just got a Hastings barrel for my 12ga and am looking to start loading my own slugs. Im planning on getting the Lee and Lyman sabot molds. What I am looking to do is cast these slugs as cheap as possible, meaning I dont want to spend $40-$200 on a furnace. I cant justify the expense when Im only looking at shooting maybe 50 slugs a month if that. So Im thinking of just using a heating source with one of the steel pots made for casting purposes (like those available from Lee or RCBS.) So here goes the questions:
Can I use a portable electric burner unit or is a camp stove the best option (I dont really want to keep buying those little propane dealies :grin: )
Can anyone give me some suggestions or tips for this adventure?
I am also looking at a custom barrel for an Encore in .50/70 Gov and MAY (not positive yet) look at casting for that too. That would also be a low volume casting project.
So can anyone give me some help?
Thanks,
Brian M.