Pretty sure he is in California, where they banned lead bullets. Bismuth is cool, but expensive.What exactly are you trying to do. The more precise the information, the better we can help.
I did not know that passed for anything other than hunting on public lands. Did the full lead ban pass.Pretty sure he is in California, where they banned lead bullets. Bismuth is cool, but expensive.
I did not know that passed for anything other than hunting on public lands. Did the full lead ban pass.
I'm stuck going back so I careI thought it did, but I may be wrong. The writing is on the wall in California though. Either move or seek alternatives are your only choices.
So I just checked, seems lead is banned for hunting only. At least for now. Sorry about your plight. Good luck.I'm stuck going back so I care
Thanks I'm not excited but I'm sure that we may all suffer together soon.So I just checked, seems lead is banned for hunting only. At least for now. Sorry about your plight. Good luck.
How does it go? If we don't hang together, we will certainly hang separatelyThanks I'm not excited but I'm sure that we may all suffer together soon.
Been reloading for years, just thinking about staring casting my own. Ran across this and wondered if it was worth it. Dont look like it is, ill probably just use lead and powder coat.What exactly are you trying to do. The more precise the information, the better we can help.
Not to steal some else’s thread but I just bought a new Pietta 1873 SAA copy in .357 magnum and am considering getting a lee hand loader for it. Mainly because here in eastern ky (I’m sure it’s the same everywhere else right now) ammo is impossible to find and if you are able to find it then the price is jacked way way up. Long story short from what I’m seeing casting your own bullets is the way to really save money (well more than $5-$10).
So the question is what all does someone need to have/ need to know to start this adventure other than molds. Any advice, knowledge, recommendations greatly appreciated
First thing, buy a reloading manual. Lyman is the one everyone should have at least. Better yet, buy two different manuals. Read the safety part twice, and never assume you did it right. Always double check to make sure you are being safe. Only have one powder out at a time. Also, never start loading max loads. Wear eye protection. And keep water away from molten lead, or the tinsel fairy will pay you a painful visit.Not to steal some else’s thread but I just bought a new Pietta 1873 SAA copy in .357 magnum and am considering getting a lee hand loader for it. Mainly because here in eastern ky (I’m sure it’s the same everywhere else right now) ammo is impossible to find and if you are able to find it then the price is jacked way way up. Long story short from what I’m seeing casting your own bullets is the way to really save money (well more than $5-$10).
So the question is what all does someone need to have/ need to know to start this adventure other than molds. Any advice, knowledge, recommendations greatly appreciated
My first and only pot was a lee 4-20 bottom pour. I wanted the temperature stability of a larger pot as I recycle the sprue and the slop as I learned. Its definitely not expensive when it comes to things in the reloading world but also not a piece of junk either. I'm happy with my choice and would recommend it as a good first pot.Get the LEE MANUAL, 2nd Edition, it has casting instructions/learning in a single chapter, as well as loading data. Also, get a Lee bottom drop lead casting pot. So much easier than a dipper.
These are not expensive and should be available at MIDWAYUSA.COM.
Good Luck
Dan