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As i prevously posted under shotshell reloading i am going to try casting slugs. I like the Lee mold, other people seem to be happy with it, and it cheep [img]images/icons/laugh.gif" border="0[/img] . But i know nothing about casting.<P>What do i do?<P> How much stuff do i need to order from midway? <P> Is bird-shot okay for casting (the slugs are in a wad so they don't tuch burning powder or the barrel)

First thing I would do is pick up the book "cast bullet handbook" from Lyman. Give it a read. It is easy to read and entertaining. It will give you a definite "feel" if you really want to persue casting bullets or not.<P>If you do! GREAT, welcome!<P>I would recommend the starter kit from Lyman, Midway usually carries it for about a hundred dollars. This will include all you need to cast your own, EXCEPT the mould (lee are good and cheap, and good bullet moulds too! I have several) and some bullet mould handles. this will add about another hundred dollars to your cost. Lead can be had from a Hospitals nuclear med dept, or the gas station wheel weights.