Looking for a good book...

[GreenRiverBoy]

...on casting lead bullets.

First time post. I'm thinking about getting into bullet casting but would like some advice on buying a good book on the subject. I've been reloading pistol and rifle ammo for sometime now and really enjoy doing it. I'm looking for a book that is basic but at the same time good for even the more advanced casters. Lots of pictures would be a plus as well.

Any help would be appreciated.

Also, if anyone has any advice on basic equipment I should be considering would be appreciated as well.

Thanks!

[Bent Ramrod]

Welcome to the site, GreenRiverBoy. Do a search on this site for our own Joe Brennan's "Cast Bullets for Beginner and Expert." There's a link to a site where you can download it, (for free, I think) and an address where you can buy a hard copy. It has everything you have requested, including lots of pictures to illustrate the concepts. If you get maniacal on the subject, like the rest of us, you will probably accumulate a lot of other literature on boolit casting, but there is no better single reference than Joe's book.

[docone31]

After being a member of this site for a while, I would be suprised if you needed a book.
We can take you from concept to finished product, right here.
Some real experienced folks help out regularily.

[largom]

The book "Jacketed Performance With Cast Bullets" by Veral Smith of Lead Bullet Technology {LBT} is excellent and by far the best I have read.
Also "CAST BULLETS" by Col. E.H. Harrison published by the National Riflr Assoc. is excellent.
"Cast Bullet Handbook" published by Lyman is also great.
I suggest get all the books you can and read, read, read. Go into the archives on this forum and you will find info. not found in any book. This is one GREAT site. Welcom aboad.
Larry

[Le Loup Solitaire]

Hi, Welcome to the forum and "the sickness". There are several excellent books on bullet casting some of which have been already recommended to you. I would suggest, "The Art of Bullet Casting" which it published by Wolfe Publishing and is still available. It is a volume compiled on the works of many of the pioneers and legends in the field/hobby, over the years. Good reading and best of luck. LLS

[Larry Gibson]

Lyman's Cast bullet Handbook is a must first read for wanna be bullet casters. Welcome to the forum and to our sport.

Larry Gibson

[GreenRiverBoy]

Thanks Guys!!

I'll check out what you all have just recommended. I just bought my first copy of Handloader magazine which has a article titled "The ABC's of Bullet Casting" that I'm going to read tonight.

Thanks for the input; it really is appreciated!

GRB

[Hang Fire]

...on casting lead bullets.

First time post. I'm thinking about getting into bullet casting but would like some advice on buying a good book on the subject. I've been reloading pistol and rifle ammo for sometime now and really enjoy doing it. I'm looking for a book that is basic but at the same time good for even the more advanced casters. Lots of pictures would be a plus as well.

Any help would be appreciated.

Also, if anyone has any advice on basic equipment I should be considering would be appreciated as well.

Thanks!

Cast Bullet Handbook by Lyman new will run about $15.00


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[missionary5155]

Greetings and WELCOME !
All the above books are GREAT ! Any Cast Lyman Book !

[HeavyMetal]

GRB:
Welcome aboard!

You can never have to many books on casting. If for no other reason than simple good ideas!

It was mentioned that you should get a copy of the art of bullet casting by Wolfe Publishing.

A better bet from Wolfe is the complete 4 book group on the art of bullet casting on CD dvd This is loaded with information and, when I bought mine a few years ago, was $29.00

Check with Wolfe and get it if it's still available!

[Larry Gibson]

Greetings and WELCOME !
All the above books are GREAT ! Any Cast Lyman Book !

I believe the 3rd edition is the latest one. The basic info on casting and how to is the same in all of them. Newer data and new cartridges are mostly what's new in the 2nd and 3rd editions.

Larry Gibson