DaveTNC
Happy to be here
So I finally decided to try casting my own bullets and have some basic stuff on the way. To start out I just got the cheapie Lee melter and a ladle, and a couple Lee 2-cavity 38 special molds (TL358-148WC and TL358-158SWC). I figured I'd start by tumble lubing with Lee Liquid Alox or maybe make up some "Bens Liquid Lube" if I can find the wax for it. Maybe try powder coating later on if I'm not happy with the tumble lubing. And I've got 10 pounds of (supposedly) COWW ingots coming from ebay. Kinda pricey, but it will get me started.
I've read up on casting in my reloading manuals, the Col. Harris Cast Bullets book, and the Fryxell e-book , and watched some videos, and lurked on castboolits forum for quite a while. I think I have a pretty good idea of how to get started. I still want to get a Lyman's Cast Bullets Handbook and read it before I start, though.
My first question, of what I'm sure will be many when I actually try casting some bullets - what do I do with the lead left in the pot after I'm done casting? can I leave it in there to cool and just heat it up next time, or do I need to empty the pot and clean it each time?
Dave
I've read up on casting in my reloading manuals, the Col. Harris Cast Bullets book, and the Fryxell e-book , and watched some videos, and lurked on castboolits forum for quite a while. I think I have a pretty good idea of how to get started. I still want to get a Lyman's Cast Bullets Handbook and read it before I start, though.
My first question, of what I'm sure will be many when I actually try casting some bullets - what do I do with the lead left in the pot after I'm done casting? can I leave it in there to cool and just heat it up next time, or do I need to empty the pot and clean it each time?
Dave