Well, today, had one heck of a learning experience. I cast up well over 400 bullets, and basically put back 200 of em. Figured out what works and what doesn't. If the bullet is shiny, it would suck, if I got my pot to where the lead had dark purple, it was too hot.

My lee put spout got stuck wide open, needless to say it was a disaster, but the cats food dish saved the day. I learned to have my ingot mold under the pot. Learned when my mold was too hot, and too cold.

Overall I call it a success.

My double 00's sucked, come back to that another day.

Also learned the pot likes to be filled at least to a certain point, or controlling temp is just not possible

So when I am finished do I need to run the pot dry or just leave what I got in there?