ok just finished, stopped when I used up half my 10lb pot. when I got perfect bullets, took the temp, 750degrees at setting 8 about an inch down my pot. I used an hot plate to warm the mold then dipped the corner in the lead for 30seconds.

I use to use really hot soapy water. the last 4 molds I got in, I tried tooth paste and an tooth brush. really happy with the results. no mold release in the cavity not even smoking.

little kroil or paraffin on the screw, may get in the cavities so i do it as close to the start as the session.

btw, I have really gotten away from taking temps when I cast.

fluxing with an wood dowel rod, just stirring the lead. use my lee ladle to skim the impurities, I have an spout ladle I use to cast with. i figure it can hold 1 to 2lbs of lead.