Outstanding quality and value - Lee Improved Minie Bullet Mold .50 Caliber 90472

Don't listen to the folks who tell you the aluminum blocks are too cheap to be any good. It's obvious they've never used any Lee molds. 36 years ago, I bought my .54 Improved Minie Ball mold, the twin to the .50 cal mold sold here. I still use it today, and it still casts perfect minie balls for my rifles. I also have several other molds for round balls, and they are also sturdy and durable. Aluminum heats up quicker, and maintains temperature throughout a casting session. Whether the Lee mold, or that $85 iron mold, both cast equivalent (excellent) quality balls/bullets.
Pros: Precision made. Casts quality projectile. Heats up to casting temp quicker than iron moldblocks.
Cons: If you cannot maintain a casting rhythm, and need to stop during a casting session, the aluminum blocks cood down quicker than iron.

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