lyman lead caster starter kit

[phil3333]

would that be a good package to buy to get started casting boolits.its $245

[chsparkman]

It's a pretty good way to start, but before long you might want to go with a bottom-pour pot, but that would only be another $75 down the road. The Lyman kit is a good value.

[phil3333]

what about the big bottom pour that cost around $400 is it worth it do you gain that much production

[chsparkman]

Don't have any experience with those, but the Lee is good equipment. Maybe someone else can speak to the expensive one.

[runfiverun]

over a 4lb pot you can't get a ladle in yeah by about 15 lbs of useable alloy.
the lee pot only holds about 16-17 lbs btw

buy the rcbs sizer and a lee pot.
get the sizers and such as you need them.
you'll use them forever.

[drklynoon]

I started with the master casting kit by Lyman. The mini mag dipper pot is a nice little starting piece. I have dipped a lot of boolits and still use it from time to time. The kit is relatively inexpensive and gets you some nice equipment that will last a long time. I would definitely recommend it.

[jdgabbard]

Yeah, the master casting kit is what I started out with. Eventually bought a bottom pour 20lb pot from Lee. But running 4-6cav molds, you can drain that pot quick!