The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - An open question on costs of bullet casting.

JohnMoses · December 4, 2010, 09:04 AM

Lets say the pot is 1.5KW (1500watts). @10cents a KWH, if the element ran constantly (it doesn't), a 3 hour sesion would cost 45cents and produce hundreds of bullets depending on mold & caliber. I've never paid a nickle for lead, so for me it's a no brainer. Lube is about the same, again depending on size & type.

December 4, 2010, 09:04 AM	#2
JohnMoses Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2008 Posts: 197	Lets say the pot is 1.5KW (1500watts). @10cents a KWH, if the element ran constantly (it doesn't), a 3 hour sesion would cost 45cents and produce hundreds of bullets depending on mold & caliber. I've never paid a nickle for lead, so for me it's a no brainer. Lube is about the same, again depending on size & type.