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hornady · April 28, 2011, 04:48 PM

JB
A couple things I will mention, before you go out and start buying molds and all, check out lead supplies in your area, if you need to buy lead from a commercial foundry it can add up fast, and not much savings.
But if you find you are able to get cheap or free lead, I strongly suggest you get a copy of the Lyman cast bullet book, I have cast for 40 years but have a copy.
Not only is it full of use full information, but now has load data for some molds other than Lyman, it will be well worth the $20.00.
You don’t need to buy the Lyman equipment, but it will get you going in the right direction.
An added warning casting is every bit as addicting as reloading. you will find yourself walking parking lots looking for stray wheel weights.
Be safe and enjoy.

April 28, 2011, 04:48 PM	#11
hornady Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2009 Location: SWPA Posts: 428	JB A couple things I will mention, before you go out and start buying molds and all, check out lead supplies in your area, if you need to buy lead from a commercial foundry it can add up fast, and not much savings. But if you find you are able to get cheap or free lead, I strongly suggest you get a copy of the Lyman cast bullet book, I have cast for 40 years but have a copy. Not only is it full of use full information, but now has load data for some molds other than Lyman, it will be well worth the $20.00. You don’t need to buy the Lyman equipment, but it will get you going in the right direction. An added warning casting is every bit as addicting as reloading. you will find yourself walking parking lots looking for stray wheel weights. Be safe and enjoy.