Okay, I've pretty much given up on finding lead bullets for 45ACP, 45 Colt & 38 Special without doing serious damage to my wallet. It seems that about the only way to actually have a decent supply of bullets these days is to make your own. The problem I have with casting is that I'm dumber than soup regarding the subject so a couple of questions are in order:
Regarding bullet size, do the molds drop the appropriate diameter i.e. .452 for 45ACP or will I need a sizer. Also if the bullets need to be sized can I use the same mold for .452's & .454's or is that too much to hope for?
Second, Lee has a starter kit of sorts for bullet casting but it's a ladle furnace instead of a bottom tap furnace. Advice please.
As far as lubing is concerned I suppose I could pan lube but if I'm gonna have to size anyway I would assume a lubrisizer would be the way to go.
I know you guys will dump a pile of info on me and I appreciate it.
Regarding bullet size, do the molds drop the appropriate diameter i.e. .452 for 45ACP or will I need a sizer. Also if the bullets need to be sized can I use the same mold for .452's & .454's or is that too much to hope for?
Second, Lee has a starter kit of sorts for bullet casting but it's a ladle furnace instead of a bottom tap furnace. Advice please.
As far as lubing is concerned I suppose I could pan lube but if I'm gonna have to size anyway I would assume a lubrisizer would be the way to go.
I know you guys will dump a pile of info on me and I appreciate it.