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    the most knowlegable cast bullet write up ive seen.

    http://www.lasc.us/Fryxell_Book_AboutAuthors.htm These two gentleman are probably the two most knowlageable caster i know of. I have nothing but respect for Glen and I am proud to call Rob a freind of mine. Hes not only a knowlegable bullet caster but a fantastic mold maker and custom gun maker. Im proud to have one of his guns that he made for me. A marlin 94 in 475 linebaugh. Not only is he talented but one hell of a good guy. This article is a good reference for any caster from beginner to the most experienced. Coolest thing is there sharing this knowlege for free.
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    article

    I am 64 and have been to a lot of firearms schools and involved in the gun world since coming home in 1968 from the Army. I read everything I can put my hands on and anything written by Glenn is top notch. If he had chosen to become a book or magazine writer he would be a millionaire.
    The guy is wonderful to share all of his information for free to the public.
    When I first read about this book I had a huge brain vacum form as I could not think of who Ron Applegate was.
    It hit me and I felt like a fool for not thinking of who he was. With these two guys teamed up it will surpass all other material written on the subject.
    I decided to download it to my hard drive and after doing so I realized that I wanted a hard copy to be able to pick up any time I felt like reviewing a certain subject. So I now have the 187 pages all in a nice binder.
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    That's all a must read, even printed some of it out.

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    I found the Los Angeles silhouette club website a number of years ago and ever since it's been a reference of mine for a number of topics.

    The casting section being the one I most often refer potential new casters to. Absolutely top notch info presented in a clear, simple and concise manner.

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    We are lucky to have Glen give reporting time stemming from his hobby. He is professional researcher in the metals field and as such documentation is a major duty requirement. He is in the publish or perish arena. ... felix
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    Great read, thanks for posting the link.
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    I read the introduction and the fluxing section and really liked them. They seem like down to earth people and to be able to laugh at themselves (Glenn's guitar playing in the intro).

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    If Rob Applegate calls him friend, you have all you will need to know abut a mans character... Onceabull
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    Both Glen and Rob are first rate human beings and very knowledgeable on the subject of cast bullets and firearms in general.

    It was a sad day when Rob stopped making bullet molds. They were be best made and finest finished I have ever seen. I have a couple and they are almost too pretty to use.
    Disclaimer: The above is not holy writ. It is just my opinion based on my experience and knowledge. Your mileage may vary.

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    Amen to that they were almost pretty enough to hang around your wifes neck!
    Quote Originally Posted by Char-Gar View Post
    Both Glen and Rob are first rate human beings and very knowledgeable on the subject of cast bullets and firearms in general.

    It was a sad day when Rob stopped making bullet molds. They were be best made and finest finished I have ever seen. I have a couple and they are almost too pretty to use.

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    I will say that I looked at that book online a few months ago. It was an easy decision to just print it out, put it all in plastic sleeves, and a 3 ring binder. I have read it twice already. It is excellent. I've dabbled at casting for about 15 years now, and I learned a lot out of it. Lots of good history too!

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    will look it over soon! sounds good!

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    Rob is one of Glen's closest friends.

    Here is the link to the pdf version for the entire book.

    From Ingot To Target

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    http://www.lasc.us/Fryxell_Book_textonly2.pdf


    ETA looks like cbrick beat me to it.

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    Many thanks for posting link.

    Got started on it and read through without a break.

    Been in this game for many years and found this technical but entertaining at the same time.

    Found his two methods for making hollow point bullet molds interesting and struck upon an idea I need to pursue as to doing it more simple yet.

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    I have that book completely printed out and sitting close to my loading bench.

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    I agree, real knowledge about cast is hard to find elsewhere.
    I have a question for Lloyd---how many shoulder pads do you need with a Marlin .475???

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    The 'normal' recommendation is for folks new to casting to read one of the Lyman cast manuals, but after going thru the 3rd edition of the Lyman book, and Glen & Rob's book, I would say that it's a much better reference than the Lyman manual. Not to mention that the price is right!
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    I very much appreciate all the work and those who helped get From Ingot to Target put on the web. It is my favorite cast boolit reference. I have been reading cast boolit books and manuals for 30 years. I have not been a member here for too long but I have learned a lot in a short period of time. It's much easier to read the correct way or the faster way to do things than to learn through trial and error.

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    Thank you Glen and Rob for writing such an informative book, and Lloyd for making us aware of it! What a treasure of information!
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