RCBS Lead Thermometer

• 1000°F measuring range: lets the caster monitor melt temperature across the working range used for bullet casting, helping maintain more consistent alloy flow and fill-out.
• +/- 1% accuracy: provides a dependable temperature reference when fine-tuning casting rhythm, reducing guesswork compared with judging melt condition by appearance alone.
• Large 1-1/2” glass-covered dial: makes the reading easier to check at the pot, so temperature can be monitored quickly without interrupting the casting process.
• 6 inch probe: reaches properly into molten lead pots and furnaces, giving a practical working depth for common RCBS casting equipment.
• Adjustable 6” handle: improves hand position around hot equipment and helps keep fingers farther from the melt for safer, more comfortable use.

About the RCBS Series

RCBS bullet casting accessories are built to support the practical side of home casting, where repeatable temperature control, safe handling, and bench efficiency matter as much as the mould itself. Within the RCBS lineup, these tools sit alongside the brand’s moulds, pots, furnaces, and reloading equipment, giving handloaders a complete system for producing cast bullets from raw alloy to finished ammunition.

The series is aimed at reloaders and bullet casters who want dependable workshop tools rather than decorative extras. In use, that means straightforward designs, readable scales, durable materials, and compatibility with established RCBS casting equipment. Accessories in this family are intended to solve specific bench tasks such as handling molten lead, monitoring temperature, or managing moulds during production. The emphasis is on repeatable results, simple operation, and equipment that fits naturally into a traditional casting workflow. For anyone building a practical bullet-casting setup, the RCBS accessory range focuses on the small tools that make the overall process more controlled, safer, and easier to repeat from batch to batch.

About the RCBS Lead Thermometer

The RCBS Lead Thermometer is a dedicated bullet-casting accessory designed to help maintain the melt at a usable and consistent temperature. In casting, temperature affects how alloy flows into the mould, how well cavities fill, and how consistently bullets release and form. By giving the caster a direct reading instead of relying on visual judgment, this thermometer helps make the process more repeatable, especially when working through longer casting sessions.

Its 1000°F range and +/- 1% accuracy make it suitable for monitoring molten lead in common casting applications, while the large 1-1/2” glass-covered face keeps the reading easy to see at the bench. The 6 inch probe is sized for use with RCBS Pro-Melt, Pro-Melt 2, Easy Melt, and Lead Pot equipment, so it integrates naturally into an RCBS casting setup. An adjustable 6” handle adds a practical safety benefit by helping position the hand farther from the heat source. For reloaders who cast their own bullets, this is the kind of tool that supports steadier alloy management, more uniform casting rhythm, and fewer interruptions caused by uncertain melt temperature.

About RCBS

RCBS was founded in 1943 by Fred T. Huntington in Oroville, California. The company name came from Rock Chuck Bullet Swage, Huntington’s original bullet-swaging die, which reflects the brand’s early roots in bullet making. RCBS focuses on ammunition handloading and reloading equipment for rifle and pistol cartridges, with product lines that include presses, dies, shell holders, powder measures, and priming tools. The brand also offers single-stage, turret, and progressive reloading presses, giving it a broad presence across the reloading bench. That long specialization in handloading tools is what makes RCBS a natural fit in bullet casting accessories such as the Lead Thermometer.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: RCBS
• Made in: USA
• Accessories for: Reloading

Warranty

2 years. The RCBS Lead Thermometer is covered by a two-year warranty.