enigma
01-13-2007, 01:32 PM
Hello fellow members,
Well I did it! I managed to get 25 pounds of wheel weights from a tire store in my area for free :-D and now its time for me to get some equipment to start casting and smelting :mrgreen: Before I start I do have a few questions.
First of all let me say that I am on a tight budget. I did manage to pick-up the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook while shopping for some primers yesterday. I am looking to cast bullets for my 375 H&H.
Questions:
1) What cast bullet caliber will function the best in a 375 H&H? .376, .377?
2) As for the metler I was thinking of the Lee Production Pot IV... Is it a good choice? Any other better choices for the money?
3) I need a 2 or 4 cavity mold... thinking of getting a Lyman #375449 mold... any advice?
4) Regarding the sizing and lube, where should I start? I was thinking of ordering a custom Lube and Size Kit from Lee since I don't want to invest in a sizing press. Is that a good idea?
5) One other thing I was wondering... How do you folks insert the wax in the bullet grooves?
Please feel free to give me any input or suggestions...
Thanks in advance for your replies,
Maurice
Well I did it! I managed to get 25 pounds of wheel weights from a tire store in my area for free :-D and now its time for me to get some equipment to start casting and smelting :mrgreen: Before I start I do have a few questions.
First of all let me say that I am on a tight budget. I did manage to pick-up the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook while shopping for some primers yesterday. I am looking to cast bullets for my 375 H&H.
Questions:
1) What cast bullet caliber will function the best in a 375 H&H? .376, .377?
2) As for the metler I was thinking of the Lee Production Pot IV... Is it a good choice? Any other better choices for the money?
3) I need a 2 or 4 cavity mold... thinking of getting a Lyman #375449 mold... any advice?
4) Regarding the sizing and lube, where should I start? I was thinking of ordering a custom Lube and Size Kit from Lee since I don't want to invest in a sizing press. Is that a good idea?
5) One other thing I was wondering... How do you folks insert the wax in the bullet grooves?
Please feel free to give me any input or suggestions...
Thanks in advance for your replies,
Maurice