I use the LEE melter (4 lb capacity I think) with a Lyman IDEAL ladle for pouring the molds and a little cheapie LEE ladle for skimming.
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I used my Dad's Lyman bottom pour for awhile, but honestly, for the amount I cast, I really enjoy the LEE melter and ladle for home casting.
If I was into seriously producing bullets all the time, I would get a bottom pour. But for the number of calibers i cast for (4) , the melter and ladle is just right for me.