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IHMSA Shooter
06-04-2007, 12:06 PM
I am new to cast bullets, but not to reloading in general. I have multiple editions of manuals from the major bullet makers. Speer, Hornady, Nosler etc.

Hornady and Speer have data for their swagged lead bullets. Speer even has limited data for some RCBS moulds.

What are some good sources for reloading data for cast bullets?

Right now I would just be loading commercially cast bullets, but am already getting the itch to cast my own.

Point me in the right direction.

fecmech
06-04-2007, 12:13 PM
The Lyman cast bullet handbook is a good one, lots of data there. Be careful if you start casting, it's extreamly habit forming! You will find yourself taking 12 packs to tire stores, looking at turkey fryers(for lead rendering) and lusting after 6 cavity molds to up your production. This is not a step to take lightly. Good luck. Nick

wiljen
06-04-2007, 01:00 PM
I put together a software package that has a lot of data in it.

Link to thread:

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showpost.php?p=187979&postcount=55

Dale53
06-04-2007, 07:07 PM
wiljen;
Thank you for a fine job. I' believe this will be a "much used" tool in my "tool belt".

Dale53

trickyasafox
06-05-2007, 01:45 AM
wiljen-

that thing is great! thanks!