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I thought his little book "Basic Handloading" was one of the best and most practical book on the subject. Covered everything you might want to do. I have two copies...one for personal use and one...

I probably won't use a PID. Takes all the "fun" out of casting.:-P

I use an older RCBS hand tool, the Posi-Prime. Simplicity and good feel personified. This is not the "current" Posi-Prime, where you can attach a primer feed attachment...it is the model that...

I imagine that there will be a "learning curve" to endure when starting to cast again. I started with ladle casting, made a lot of mistakes and then learned to take my time and pay more attention to...

Good information, thank-you Robert.

Getting back into casting after a long layoff. Never used a thermometer before and was curious if there is sufficient benefit to justify the purchase. (Please no PID responses...I'm not that...

Just was delivered Thursday afternoon. (12/23) Probably won't fire it up for a few days...holiday and all, you know. Looking forward to throwing some boolits...haven't done that for more than a few...

Purchased one from a member here. (Thanks) Awaiting my LEE Magnum Melter and then will start throwing some boolits. Looking forward to it...haven't done that for a while.

Finally "bit the bullet" and bought a LEE Magnum Melter. Other than de-greasing the pot before the initial melt and leaving about 1/2 inch of lead in it between sessions...is there anything I need...

I have used Red Dot in .38 specials. Basically book loads only. With a 158 gr. LSWC, I've used 3.5 grains with satisfaction. Pretty much equals factory velocity and pressure.

My dad used to use this bullet in his 2nd generation SAA, loaded over 7.5 grains of Hercules Unique. He also shot NRA Bullseye, so I "suspect" that this bullet did double-duty. It also shot to the...

I'm real late to this party but I've shot the 6 grain load of Red Dot for about 30 years. It is as accurate as I'm able to be...and probably more so. Have used all the "traditional" lead bullets...

I'm looking for a Lyman mold. John Taffin wrote of it. It was basically the .454424 SWC cut down to throw a bullet of about 235 grains. (I "think.") I'm sure it's out of production. Can anyone...

What are you sizing the 452460 at? My late father used to use the Lyman 452460 for bullseye in his 1911 and also in his 2nd generation Colt SAA, because the light bullet shot to the sights. If I...

Western Bullet has the best price, but a spotty reputation for quality and timely delivery. It looks like Montana Bullet Works is going to be my source...when they have "caught up" and are accepting...

Thank you for your reply, but no, those aren't the bullet I was hoping to find.

Does anyone know of commercial sources for the Saeco #453 design wadcutter? (And maybe also the Lyman 452460, while I'm at it)

I know of two companies - Montana Bullet Works (who are currently...

My experience is the same. I've used 6 grains of Red Dot with bullets ranging from 200 to 270 grains. Gave gratifying accuracy in all...the lighter bullets left unburned powder, unless savagely...

That sounds like a decent experiment. Would there be any issue with obtaining a firm crimp? If these unsized cases were fired in some other firearm...they may not fit the firearm used. I can see...

So...I finally tried this after obtaining some White Label 45-45-10 lube. Put about 30 bullets in a Cool Whip container. That was easy. Then I "tried" to pour a small amount of lube into the...

So, if I'm reading this correctly, you can effectively lube a swaged bullet (like the notoriously soft Speers) with 45-45-10 or something similar and greatly reduce or eliminate leading at moderate...

Picked one up for a song and after some cleaning and lubricating, I had a very nice press. Using it as it was intended presents some problems. The swinging primer arm can be dangerous, since the...

I completely agree with this. My friend and mentor died about a month ago. Really miss him and our sessions but I decided I would honor his memory by sharing all the knowledge he imparted.

I used to have a Lyman ladle...but can't find it. (Had to move my reloading/casting equipment to a "man cave" shed and may have misplaced it or worse yet, tossed it unconsciously.)

I have four...

Recently found a couple boxes of Speer swaged lead .44 SWCs. Soft and notorious for leading...but what if they were coated with White Label 45-45-10? Has anyone tried this with swaged bullets? ...