Bullet Casting

[zxcvbob]

The Lee tumble-lube 230 grain TC bullet is a good one. I use it in .45 Colt, crimped in the top groove.

There are folks on the cast "boolit" forum that sell lead; about $1 per pound delivered, last time I looked. You don't need lino or any expensive high-tin alloys for .45 ACP (or .38 Special, or .44 Special and .45 Colt unless you push them way beyond specs.) Those alloys are more useful when casting for rifles and magnum revolvers.

 

[mugsie]

DO NOT CAST! It's dirty, it's addicting, it's way too much fun for one person! Let me help you before you're hopelessly hooked - send me any lead you may have already collected and I'll give you a free number to call whenever you have the urge again!

Seriously, get yourself a Lee 6 position mold, I actually like the aluminum Lee molds better than the 2 position Lyman ones. Steel takes a lot more care and storage procedures than aluminum. Get a small camp stove, I use one for smelting down the wheel weights, melt up some lead and try your hand at it. As you get more proficient, you can add components, like a melting pot for filling molds, or a dipper if you want to go that way. It's a great addicting hobby in addition to shooting. Last weekend, I was running low on 9mm bullets, broke out the pot and ingots, and in about an hour dropped about 500 or so. Lubed them up yesterday and loaded a little over 400 of them today. 4.4g Unique, 125g RNFB Lee bullet, Winchester small pistol primers and a couple days of fun to be had. Scrounged brass, free lead, what's not to like.

Try it, you'll love it. Stay well and have a great new year.....