I decided to cast some bullets this afternoon, wanted some more 230 gr. RN, so out comes the Lee 6 cavity mold. I noticed that the bolt that attaches the sprue plate being too loose and got out a box end wrench to tighten it.

Problem is the threads are stripped yet again. I had Lee replace this 2x before with the same problem.

My question to all is, would it be wise or possible to drill out the stripped threads and install a steel helicoil with a set screw to rectify this?

The mold is still casting perfect bullets so there is no problem there....

Dumb idea or not?

Randy