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45-70 is my current go to caliber but even the projectiles cost a pretty penny. So i figure casting them is the natural direction to take. Right now i'm feeling pretty overwhelmed as much as i did when i started learning how to reload.
i've purchased a lee 4-20 pot and casting dipper. I still need gloves, respiration mask and i'm currently on the fence for either the Lee Lee Precision 457-340-F Double Cavity Mold and the 405gr version. Only hunting watermelons and paper so is the 340 fine for my needs or does the thump from the 405 make it more fun to shoot?
As for lead, i asked my local range if it'd be fine to dig up some range lead off the berm as long as i patched it up and it was a no go. So that leaves me to buying lead ingots for $1/lb which is totally fine as it'll shave off my total cost per round by a large margin.
regarding buying lead ingots, should i look for particular lead (hardness) before purchasing?
If there are any friendly casters in So Cal i'd benefit a whole lot from a hands on experience as i'm finding this new world of a hobby more intimidating than reloading itself. Mainly for safety reasons.
i've purchased a lee 4-20 pot and casting dipper. I still need gloves, respiration mask and i'm currently on the fence for either the Lee Lee Precision 457-340-F Double Cavity Mold and the 405gr version. Only hunting watermelons and paper so is the 340 fine for my needs or does the thump from the 405 make it more fun to shoot?
As for lead, i asked my local range if it'd be fine to dig up some range lead off the berm as long as i patched it up and it was a no go. So that leaves me to buying lead ingots for $1/lb which is totally fine as it'll shave off my total cost per round by a large margin.
regarding buying lead ingots, should i look for particular lead (hardness) before purchasing?
If there are any friendly casters in So Cal i'd benefit a whole lot from a hands on experience as i'm finding this new world of a hobby more intimidating than reloading itself. Mainly for safety reasons.
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