and what all do i need
2007-09-09 15:58:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
the best cheep equipment
2007-09-09 16:12:50 · update #1
If you really want to go minimal, you can dispense with the lead furnace. Just get a Coleman camp stove, a cast iron pot, and a lead ladle. Don't bother with a hot plate because they won't get hot enough.
In addition to a means of melting lead, you will need a mould, of course. I like RCBS moulds. They are less expensive than many, and are of much better quality than the less expensive Lee Moulds. You will need a hammer handle or other stout wooden rod to knock your bullets out of the mould and to operate the sprue cutter.
A five gallon bucket and some cut up sponges are helpful if you want to water harden your bullets. Fill the bucket about 2/3 full and drop a handful of the sponge pieces into the water. When you've cast your bullet, knock the sprue cutter open, and open the mould over the bucket. Use the hammer handle or dowel to rap the hinge pin of the mould handles and let the hot bullet drop into the water.
In addition, you will need a Lubri-Sizer to swage the bullets down to size and add lubricant to the grease grooves.
I have a Lee Lead Furnace, but I use my Coleman stove more often.
Doc
2007-09-09 17:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bullet Casting Equipment
2016-11-15 01:43:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have cast for a good many years now. Most all of my casting is sized on an RCBS sizer, although I have been using a couple of LEE sizing dies for 7.62X39 slugs and .357's. I do own one 'as cast' mold for a 230 grain .452 for the old 1911. I started recently doing the LEE 12 Ga. slug and have both the .32 and .36 round ball that I have used very successfully in 12 Ga. loads. I have wanted to find a .30 cal Paper Patch mold but can't seem to find one that doesn't have the same price tag as a S&W 1955... Haven't had much success with my .244 casts and my .324's are being shot in a barrel that has too many pits....but, the game continues...
2016-04-03 23:36:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lead Casting Supplies
2016-12-29 19:39:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, for many years I have achieved some of the best results with Lee molds and a Lee 10lb. production pot. The aluminum Lee molds heat faster, are more able to maintain a stable operating temperature, and produce just as fine a quality bullet as their far-more expensive RCBS or Lyman counterparts.
I have cast & fired ACCURATE bullets in every caliber weapon I have owned, from .380ACP pistol to .308 paper patched & gas-check rifle bullets.
Rather than 'cut & paste' some long answer from another source, I'll say go to your local firearms dealer who handles reloading & casting equipment & buy a manual on bullet casting, which will provide ALL the info you need. . . .
You could also check out the 'casting' section at:
http://www.midwayusa.com
2007-09-09 16:56:11 · answer #5 · answered by Grizzly II 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lyman and RCBS both make kits for starters, but I would consider buying sized cast bullets. The work and effort, not to mention the safety hazards casting creates, just insn't worth it.
2007-09-10 03:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
actually there is a kit sold it is by Lyman it costs $134.99
has everything except molds, top punch,and sizer dies
here is a link to it http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=573247&t=11082005
2007-09-09 18:49:37 · answer #7 · answered by crazy_devil_dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cheapest?
2007-09-09 16:05:18 · answer #8 · answered by 65535 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋