I like using a ladle with my 30 caliber bullets, so I purchased this new RCBS unit.
Pros:
Larger pot with lid. The lid helps furnace heat up faster.
PID heat controller keeps temp stable.
Cons:
Digital temp gauge reads 50 degrees hotter than my two RCBS lead thermometer readings. Must adjust unit to 750 to get actual 700 degree reading from thermometers.
Before turning unit off, you must power down to zero and let fan run until temp reaches 160 degrees before unplugging unit. I guess to protect the PID. This can take over three hours.
Front of unit gets very hot. Difficult to pick up and poor melt from pot.
My Lee 20lb pot will cast bullets just as purdy and cost less money.