I just went through this before Christmas. What I got to start:

- Hot plate from a local HW store $16
- Stainless steel saucer from Walmart $9
- Small stainless ladle from Walmart $4
- 2 bullet mold made by Lee + alox lube from Natchez

I had 5 pounds of lead in my scrap pile, I used that to cast bullets. It is not difficult at all, I bent the ladle to fit my needs and it works well. I cast 200 grain bullets for my 44 Magnum revolver. Even with the twin mold I can cast enough bullets in few hours to last me a month of shooting, money well spent in my book.

Money was tight, otherwise I would buy the 6 mold.

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