The Lyman Lead Ingot Mould (Model: LY-IM / MPN: 2837794) is a heavy-duty casting tool designed for bullet casters, reloaders, and DIY metalworkers who need to process raw scrap metal into clean, manageable bars. Manufactured from high-density cast iron, this four-cavity mould allows users to safely pour and store molten lead, wheel weights, or custom alloys. In the Australian shooting and reloading community, where the rising cost of factory-made ammunition makes self-sufficiency highly practical, this manual tool is an essential step in preparing raw lead for casting furnaces. Since it is a completely passive, non-electric tool, it requires no 240V power connection or SAA/RCM electrical safety certifications, making it immediately ready for use in any Australian workshop or home reloading setup.

Key Features:

• Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Construction: Provides excellent thermal mass for stable, uniform cooling, preventing common casting defects like internal voids, blowholes, and alloy segregation.
• Four-Cavity Design: Casts up to four separate ingots simultaneously, with each cavity holding approximately 1 lb (0.45 kg) of molten metal for a total capacity of 4 lbs (1.8 kg) per pour.
• 30-Degree Draft Sides: Engineered with a precise 30-degree tapered angle on the cavity walls, ensuring that cooled ingots slide out effortlessly when the mould is inverted.
• Stackable Ingot Shape: Produces uniform, rectangular lead bars that stack neatly, allowing for space-efficient storage and easy inventory management of your bullet-casting alloys.
• Integrated Handle: Features a built-in cast iron handle that provides a secure grip for safe manipulation, tipping, and emptying of the hot mould during high-volume casting cycles.

Specifications:

• Brand: Lyman
• Model: LY-IM
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 2837794
• Material: Heavy-duty cast iron
• Number of Cavities: 4
• Capacity per Cavity: Approximately 1 lb (approx. 0.45 kg) of lead
• Total Capacity: Up to 4 lbs (approx. 1.8 kg) of cast metal per pour
• Physical Dimensions: Approximately 7.5" x 1.65" x 7.95" (or up to 8.05" x 1.75" x 8.3" packaged with handle)
• Weight (Empty): Approximately 1.1 lbs to 1.75 lbs
• Power Requirements: None (fully manual, non-electric)
• Compatibility: Standard lead-melting pots, bottom-pour furnaces (such as Lee or Lyman pots), ladles, and crucibles

Who It's For:

This product is designed for Australian handloaders, target shooters, and hunters who cast their own projectiles to reduce ammunition costs and customise their loads. It is ideal for those who source bulk scrap lead, such as wheel weights or range scrap, and need to clean, alloy, and store the metal in standardised sizes before feeding it into a casting furnace. Whether you are a competitive pistol shooter pouring high volumes of lead bullets or a hobbyist metalworker blending custom Lyman #2 alloys, this durable cast iron mould provides the reliability and safety needed for consistent metal preparation.