RE: Casting bullets
I have used a Lee pot for at least 20 years for my bullet casting. Did me okay. You will need to play with the temperature of the lead to see what works best for you plus you should warm up the mold before casting. I did this by putting a corner of the mold into the lead for a few minutes. You get better results if you smoke the interior of the mould by sooting up the cavities in a candle flame.
Sure made shooting a handgun inexpensive.
Ben