Mike, I found that the stock Lee spout fits too far down into the Sprue Plate, and unless you lift like you suggest, you don't get any sprue.... Whatever the possible drawbacks, all I can say is that it REALLY is working for me.... As a side benefit, I think it has increased my productivity about 50%.... BobMr. Bob, all I can say is Woo-Hoo!!! Increased quality and 50% increase in production is simply fantastic results. Good for Mr. Bob!!!
I cast 280 of the NOE .25 cal. Hunter pellets today half were the lightest, 26.5 gr. and half were the medium weight 28.2 gr.... I only had TWO skirts that weren't 100% filled out.... Bob