Hi guys, been lurking for a bit, love the site. Hunted all my life, bow and handgun only for last couple of years. I hunt for meat and the experience, nothing special as far as antlers are concerned. About to start this casting endeavor, have reloaded for about 10 years, and love to tinker. Still use a single stage press and am quite content w/it. I am absolutely smitten w/my two Blackhawks, a 4 5/8" 357, and a 5.5" .45 Colt. If I had to keep one it would be the .45, but I also like the economy of 38/357. Of course I have to watch funds a bit, so here is my question. In your experience, will I be content w/the 4lb lee melter and a ladle. I've already done the math and know about how many of each boolit a pot will do, I wont need to make hundreds at a time. I'd be happy to make 100 at a setting. Doesnt seem very efficient to melt and maintain 10-20lbs of lead if I'll only need 2-3 lbs tops. I already put up about 230 lbs of ww ingots, and have about that many more to smelt. I'm not a high volume shooter, just this year I started to do a lot of dryfire practice from field positions in the yard. It has made a substantial difference in my shooting. I also plan on picking up a Lee mold for each cal in a rnfp. I would just like to get going with adequate equipment and not break the bank. I thank you for any advice in advance. And like I said, slowgoing is ok with me as long as I can still produce a decent product. If I get entirely hooked I suppose I could always upgrade at a later time.