Is there a good "bullet tutorial" out there?

Yoosta B. Blue · February 13, 2008, 05:22 PM

Friends, I need to purchase some bullets to load up some .38 Special and .45 ACP in the near future. All that I've had any dealings with in these two calibers have been either FMJ, JHP, or SWC. I'm not up on how "hard cast" bullets come into play in the reloading process. Can you direct me to a link that can help educate me? Thanks!

Also, if you have a link to what you consider a good deal on some bullets (current high prices of reloading components notwithstanding), I'd appreciate that info as well...

Yoosta B. Blue

The Lovemaster · February 13, 2008, 05:40 PM

You need to go to a place your fellow Tejas guy swears by - www.mastercastbullets.com - for lead bullets.

As far as advice, most reloading manuals will have it, as should The ABC's of Reloading, another excellent source.

When I reload lead, which is most of the time in handgun, about the only things I worry about are keeping the velocity lower, flaring the case mouth a little more so it doesn't shave the bullet during seating, and being conscious of the lead as a hazmat. In other words, practicing safe hygeine.

Sevens · February 13, 2008, 06:36 PM

Use the search engine on this site to reveal dozens of topics brimming with info on getting the most out of cast bullets. Also, check out a recent thread also chock full of good info that titled Cast Bullets: What's the truth?

February 13, 2008, 05:22 PM	#1
Yoosta B. Blue Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2008 Location: Just a tad NE of the Alamo... Posts: 252	Is there a good "bullet tutorial" out there? Friends, I need to purchase some bullets to load up some .38 Special and .45 ACP in the near future. All that I've had any dealings with in these two calibers have been either FMJ, JHP, or SWC. I'm not up on how "hard cast" bullets come into play in the reloading process. Can you direct me to a link that can help educate me? Thanks! Also, if you have a link to what you consider a good deal on some bullets (current high prices of reloading components notwithstanding), I'd appreciate that info as well... Yoosta B. Blue

February 13, 2008, 06:36 PM	#3
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	Use the search engine on this site to reveal dozens of topics brimming with info on getting the most out of cast bullets. Also, check out a recent thread also chock full of good info that titled Cast Bullets: What's the truth? __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

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February 13, 2008, 05:40 PM	#2
The Lovemaster Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 416	You need to go to a place your fellow Tejas guy swears by - www.mastercastbullets.com - for lead bullets. As far as advice, most reloading manuals will have it, as should The ABC's of Reloading, another excellent source. When I reload lead, which is most of the time in handgun, about the only things I worry about are keeping the velocity lower, flaring the case mouth a little more so it doesn't shave the bullet during seating, and being conscious of the lead as a hazmat. In other words, practicing safe hygeine.