Very interesting input, guys. Much appreciated. As Doc said, one of the reasons I find myself gravitating toward the Dark Side is simply because it gives me a wide breadth of experimentation at a low cost. No expensive dies, brass, or bullets. Just some lead, maybe a mold if it progresses that far, some various powders, some dirty cheap lube, and a plethora of recipes out there to try
It's as addicting as any other firearms, but the guns and ammo are cheaper...and the mess is more fun to clean up
