Welcome aboard to all new members

[Norcal707]

Greetings, Comrades!

Dave here broadcasting from behind the Redwood Curtain in das Peoples Republik of Kalifornistan. Gearing up to take my second stab at Reloading. Had a complete Rock Chucker setup about 20 years ago but only loaded about 600 rounds before selling everything due to hard financial times. Now have a new Dillon 550C kit, used Rock Chucker IV and RS single stage presses, F.A.R.T., Giraud Tri-Way Trimmers in 223/308, etc. but need to free up space to build a bench so I can get going!

Have already learned a lot from the CB forums - hope to be able to give back/contribute in the future.

[1Merlin]

Finally a member... Old shooter from the Houston area. Been through a number of shooting sports as I have lived my life and now shooting mostly NRA Metallic Silhouette in several of its various formats - mainly lever gun classes. I reload everything but rimfire. Glad to be here and wish you all a good day.

[ShooterAZ]

Welcome to Cast Boolits 1Merlin. Share a little, learn a little, and enjoy the forum. Glad to have you aboard!

[jtarms45]

Howdy,
I've been LONG time lurker on here, getting educated on the art of casting boolits. Been a reloader of the modern jacketed bullets for a few decades... boolits are way more satisfying. I've been retired from the USMC for a few years now and have more time to dedicate to this new passion.

[icebox]

Happy Monday!
Long time lurker here,
I started loading the j-words, before the internet was a thing, so I spent a lot of time looking at books and reading the instructions
Had a break for all sorts of reasons and was aghast at what people would pay for those j-words
I'd dabbled in casting, but wasn't pleased at the results...until I stumbled into castboolits
Through the many excellent and knowledgeable people here, I've learned a lot...which sort of helped me keep lurking
Thanks!

[mpescatori]

Hello all!

Maurizio from Rome, Italy.

20 years a Navy brat and 40 years in the Army.

I like plinking and target shooting, but have little/no interest in hunting per se; there is too little Wildlife left in Europe for hunting to be a justifiable pastime any more.

I like open hammer shotguns and old rifles, and big bore handguns.

Else, motorcycle Touring - big bore twins, I have no use for jap bikes that'll redline like banshee screamers..

I am also a Widows Son, the more elegant one in this pic.

250042

[ShortColt]

1st post. Noob from IA. Been casting and lurking for 5 years.

[Misery-Whip]

Been hidding in the shadows watchin and learnin. Finially commin into the light to say thanks for having all your fine ideas being shared.

[monkeyhanger]

Hi, John checking in from England, UK. Been lurking for quite a while now. I have been a reloader for 25 years, great website.

[dickb68]

Hi all Rick from NH here been shooting/reloading with my dad my entire life and trying to retain as much as I can as of late. Thanks for the great information you all share with this great community

[No_1]

Welcome aboard!

[CCP223845Luvr]

New to the forum. Been shooting lead for YEARS, just not producing it for myself. I've also been viewing this site for years for multiple purposes, some very good information here. Look forward to chatting from time to time...

[Blind Dog]

Thanks for including me. New to casting and learning every day. Thank you in advance for the help!

Blind Dog

[Bazoo]

Thanks for including me. New to casting and learning every day. Thank you in advance for the help!

Blind Dog

Howdy and welcome to the CB.GL forum.

[Bazoo]

New to the forum. Been shooting lead for YEARS, just not producing it for myself. I've also been viewing this site for years for multiple purposes, some very good information here. Look forward to chatting from time to time...

Howdy, welcome to the CB.GL forum. Glad to have you.

[Dapaki]

Just found you all 2 weeks ago when I was looking to cast boolits for my 350L from BCA. I have been casting since 1985 and shooting since the mid 70's. LOADS of good stuff here!

[DCP]

Just found you all 2 weeks ago when I was looking to cast boolits for my 350L from BCA. I have been casting since 1985 and shooting since the mid 70's. LOADS of good stuff here!

Welcome

[mab0852]

Hey everybody, long time lurker looking to get one step deeper in rolling your own. Just got a new 45-70 to feed and cast lead is the way I want to go on that rifle. I've got a few other hungry mouths to feed, but plan on starting out with the big guy. Thanks for having me.

[kcofohio]

Hello to all! KC from Ohio here.
I just joined here last month. I have been reloading/handrolling my own for almost 9 yrs. now. I enjoy every bit of it. I'm a member of The High Road forum under the same username. Now it seems I have been bitten by the casting bug.
I have spend these last few weeks reading through several threads. You guys have a wealth of knowledge here. It is overwhelming, how much info members here contribute. I am grateful for the chance to learn here. :)

[DCP]

Hello to all! KC from Ohio here.
I just joined here last month. I have been reloading/handrolling my own for almost 9 yrs. now. I enjoy every bit of it. I'm a member of The High Road forum under the same username. Now it seems I have been bitten by the casting bug.
I have spend these last few weeks reading through several threads. You guys have a wealth of knowledge here. It is overwhelming, how much info members here contribute. I am grateful for the chance to learn here. :)

Welcome enjoy your New hobby

[kcofohio]

Welcome enjoy your New hobby

Thank you!

[.429&H110]

Long ago I might have said hello here,
But just changed address
North Pole or Sonoran desert?
Came for the winter, two years ago.
After -40, 100 in the shade feels good.
Cremation of Sam McGee comes to mind.
Thanks for the forum, been lurking forever.

[RockRat64]

Hello!

New here. Pretty new to reloading. About 3 years and have recently been really interested in casting! I have been reading the lyman book of casting, have ordered some stuff and more on the way. I have made the mistake of buying pure lead. Now I'm wondering if I should buy some tin and possibly antimony, or maybe just buy #2 from rotometals to start with and deal with it later. Lots of great information here!

[toallmy]

Hello!

New here. Pretty new to reloading. About 3 years and have recently been really interested in casting! I have been reading the lyman book of casting, have ordered some stuff and more on the way. I have made the mistake of buying pure lead. Now I'm wondering if I should buy some tin and possibly antimony, or maybe just buy #2 from rotometals to start with and deal with it later. Lots of great information here!

Welcome to the wonderful world of producing your own boolits . Just a suggestion but you can start a thread on the subject in a different form and get a lot of helpful information . This ( Welcome aboard to all members ) form doesn't get as much traffic as some of the other sections so information will come much slower .
A little tip to help the members point you in the right direction - is post details such as cartridge your starting with than let the members slowly work with you to get you pointed in the right direction .
Pure lead is very useful don't be held back by not trying to cast with pure although you probably will need a little tin / or pewter to get good fill out . In low velocity cartridges such as 38 special , 45 acp , even lower velocity easy shooting rifle loads .
Keep in mind there are a few differences in loading jacketed bullets compared to cast boolits .
I'm going to send you a private message , just to point you in the right direction starting a thread where you can get the most out of it .

[Wolfdog91]

Hello , new guy here lol.been reloading for a few years now and a few of my buddies from trapperman.com said I should join here if I wanted to learn about casting so hear I am lol ! This place is much bigger than what I'm used to on other forums but is there like a buy sell and trade portion here ?

[toallmy]

Hello , new guy here lol.been reloading for a few years now and a few of my buddies from trapperman.com said I should join here if I wanted to learn about casting so hear I am lol ! This place is much bigger than what I'm used to on other forums but is there like a buy sell and trade portion here ?

Yep Buying and selling , but there are a few rules . Welcome

[tominboise]

Hello - Lurker finally registering. I have been reading the threads on this site off and on for years. I have been reloading since 1972 and still keep learning stuff. I like to shoot cast bullets in my handguns and did some casting on my own in the late 1980's - using Lee 6 cavity molds and their tumble lube bullets in 357 and 45 acp. I haven't done any casting since then but still have my Lee bottom pour pot.

I like reloading and shooting. I also am a member of the S&W forum and the Accurate shooters forum, as well as rimfirecentral and probably a few others I have forgot about.

[Bazoo]

Howdy Tom, Welcome to the CB.GL forum from Kentucky.

[Texas Jack 56]

Hello forum
I have broused the forum for several years and finialy decided to join. Started reloading in the early 70's and casting soon after.

[Cast10]

Been hooked by a friend to cast bullets, especially starting with my 10mm. I have a Glock 20 and a MechTech carbine for it. Live in Texas and shoot hogs now and then. Hunt, fish, reload, shoot, and now will begin CASTING boolits. Thanks for having me.

[billygoatgruff]

Hi guys old username was Bigcaneswift site has changed a bit still just looking around hope to make new friends and find the old ones,

[Bazoo]

Howdy from Kentucky. What do you like shooting? I'm into handguns of the revolver variety and leverguns of the smokeless era. But I like about anything.

[No_1]

Hi Kevin, having More than one profile on this forum is not allowed. Tell me which one do you wish to keep so I can either deleted the other or merged them together into the one you wish to keep. Either way is pretty easy.

Robert


Hi guys Kevin from Louisiana old username was Bigcaneswift hoping to get back on the site a lot has changed

[billygoatgruff]

Please keep billygoatgruff thanks

[Brawny]

I haven't started reloading yet but I have a Lee Breech Lock Challenger Kit with 9mm and .223 dies. A friend told me I needed to join here. Can't wait to learn.
Brawny

[Jester560]

Long time owner and shooter. Been reloading for a while now and am starting the casting route now.

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[rossrods]

Hello gentlemen and ladies. I’ve been missing in action since around 2015. Thanks cast boolits for keeping me around! Way to many life and age obstacles came from all directions. Retired fully but downsized house, big mistake lol. So now I’m digging under the house to create a bullet shop. One way to help the old ticker, I suppose. Anyways do not watch any of the hgtv tiny houses with wife! it’s not true. When your older you need room. There is no way to down size. My hobbies are expensive and want fit. It’s not that bad, But close! Did I say I’m digging under the house for more room. I’ve finally dug thru 4’ of dirt by hand and I’m down to 8’. So onward I go to digging.,this all leads me to some question. So Richard Corbin retired, is there options for walnut hill swage dies? How about .308 factory jackets? I see Dave has some for sale. Is there someone who maybe bought Richards equipment to take that part of business over? Also being inactive with my equipment Being in non climate controlled building ( has insulation) whats the chances my primers large small rifle cci still In packaging being good? I’m pretty sure it doesn’t get way above 100 degrees summer time, and it’s never ever below freezing here. So just getting caught back up with things and wanted to say hello again to everyone. With any advice I will say thank you in advance.

[Russel A]

Hello,

Long time reloader. New to casting. Looking to start with 9mm first then move on to other calibers from there.

[ebb]

New member, I started casting about 6 months ago and have found out I do not know enough about it to proceed. I am hoping that some where there is a group casting that I can go and watch. This happened when I first loaded with jacketed bullets. A friend helped me get started and he told me very thing I needed to know, except to lube the cases. He completely forgot that part. My press sat for a long time with a 30-06 case stuck in it. A friend from church gave me the Hornaday DVD and that helped then I went to his house and loaded with him. Ive been on my own for 15-20 years now.

[SSG_Reloader]

Greeting all!

Just got registered today. Have seen the site a couple times here and there. I started reloaded about 5 years ago havent looked back since. My reloads consist of various handgun loads and a lot of 223, 300AAC, 308, 6.5Creedmoor and then the big ole 50BMG.

I started casting about a year ago as I moved to the next stage of my learning curve. I've had great success casting and powder coating with pistols proj, heavy 300 blackout and even some 223. I thought mine looked great until I saw some pics browsing through some of the threads. Mine looks and shoot good (i've now accepted they just looked decent now), but some of you look like the Lord himself cast them. I'll get there eventually. For now they look decent and group well.

I actually officially registered because I spoke with Brian (BT Sniper) and ordered some of his premium 22 swage dies.

Bottom line, I think I like reloading almost as much as I like shooting. Any free time I have, I'm either doing some sort of reloading activity or picking up brass from my local BLM land shooting spot. I look forward to gleaning wisdom off of you all and hope to pass it along to future new members.

Cheers!
Joseph

[Minerat]

Ok it been a while since any one welcomed some of the new members. So starting with Brawny, Jester560, rossrods, RussleA, ebb and SSG Reloader welcome to Cast Boolits. We hope you all find this forum interesting and educational. We suggest you spend time reading old posts, but if you cant find an answer the aska question. There are no dumb questions on here as some members has an answer that will help. Also, read the rules. for example You can not post in Swapin & Selling until you have been here for 30 days and have 30 meaningful posts. So welcome welcome welcome!!

[Anygun]

Greenhorn here and was recommended here by a good buddy. I can see he has excellent taste. Good place to lay low and build my knowledge base. Appreciate all the help I’m sure I will need

[Russel A]

Thank you for the welcome.
Definitely been doing a lot of reading. There is a lot of knowledge on these pages.

[AceOfXs]

Hi all, glad to be here. Mostly a revolver shooter, reloading for 9 years, casting for two with mostly good results. Getting enough experience now to know what i don’t know and am here to learn. The knowledge pool here is deep indeed and I look forward to learning from you and to contributing what I’ve learned. Getting my 10 year old hooked on shooting and the little guys an improving marksman and an apprentice reloader himself! Looking forward to my time here. Thanks!

[Evoken]

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I have been reloading for a while now and am about to delve into casting. There is a ton of info on here and have learned alot already. This also of course opens up so many new questions I have....
So far I've started by acquiring a lee lead melter and bought the lyman casting book. I plan on starting simple with casting for my hawken 50, would like to do both rb and minnies. Once I get the hang of it I would like to add 405g for the 45-70 and 250g for the colt.

[OutdoorDave]

Hello, I’ve been a member here for a few days now. I’m just now trying to figure out how everything works on here. I’m usually reading threads. Way too much information. I’m glad it’s written down.
I would like to give a shout out to Mr. Larsen, Lar45. Sorry Mr. Larsen, I just realized that I’ve been spelling your name incorrectly in our emails. I got a heater for my Lube-A-Matic yesterday. Maybe with this hurricane I can take some time to size and lube up a few rounds and finally get to shoot my very own first cast boolits!

[TribunusSanGeorgii]

Hello,

I've been lurking for a long while. Been casting for at least 10 years learning from my dad. Now that I've moved away I've just about got my own casting set up now, and happy to be back in the game.

I've especially appreciated the ED Harris cast loads for military rifles shared on here, and have been using that in my Mosin for a few years now!

[BJK]

Just what the subject states. New Guy here. Most times when it comes to shooting I can state that I'm no longer a noob, but not with bullet casting. I swore that I'd never get involved in bullet casting but the recent "troubles" with the anarchists/domestic terrorists has dried up what I currently need; #4 buckshot and 7/8 ounce 12 ga slugs. So my solution is to make my own.

I'm waiting on the slug mould to be made and delivered. I have the #4 buckshot mould and am learning. Oh, am I learning!

That's why I'm here; to learn. Right now I'm a sponge soaking everything in.

Thanks for having me.

[No_1]

Welcome aboard AnyGun, Russel A, AceOFxs, Evoken, OutdoorDave, TribunusSanGeorgii, and BJK! As stated earlier in this thread read the rules, ask questions, contribute and enjoy yourself. If you need anything let me or one of the moderators know.

[Cheesydebris]

Hello all. I have been reloading for 5 years now and finally decided to take the plunge into casting my own projectiles. I hope to learn much and contribute when I can. I compete locally USPSA and am the "gun guy" of my group/workplace. I will be casting 9mm and 300blk. Thank you all for your knowledge.

[Pinger87]

Hi! So, I'm a first timer just starting my lurk around the forum. With the current gun/ammo drought, I've decided it's about time for me to learn how to do things on my own. Please forgive some of the inevitably dumb questions that are gonna from out of my mouth... But thanks for all the great info here already. Looking forward to learning a bunch from you folks.

[No_1]

Welcome aboard!

[Lensman]

Well, I got a 22 LR reloader kit for Christmas last year and have been trying to get better with it. Found this forum a few months ago, then lost it like a dummy. Finally found it again today and registered. Looking now at all the possibilities and tips/tricks I can find. Lots of great ideas here and learning a lot about things I didn't know I didn't know. Thanks for having me and hopefully, someday, I will be able to contribute as well.

[Woodbridge 30-30]

Howdy y'all. I've been a member over at GBO for a while and was introduced to your site just recently. I'm sure glad to find it. I've been enjoying reading all of the interesting info & wisdom and look forward to contributing.

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[mr Hotgun]

Hello
I am new to this forum and live in the Netherlands , i have been casting for about 15 years and make all my own boolits, from .
357 and .45acp and 44bp roundballs and 12.7 mm bp for my Rolling Block
Want to learn more about powdercoating my nitro casting bullets

[Der Gebirgsjager]

Welcome to the forum, mr Hotgun. You'll find lots of knowledgeable folks here happy to help with your projects. :D

[Bloodhound689]

Hello all... I have been reading these threads for 7 or 8 months. ALOT of good information. Thank you for that. I have been loading for a few years now and whenever I have a question it is usually answered on this forum without having to ask. I am in the North FT Worth area if any assistance is needed on my part.

[Der Gebirgsjager]

Welcome aboard, Bloodhound689. Stick around...I'll bet you can not only learn stuff, but teach us stuff we don't know! I think one learns something from everyone they meet. :D

[Bloodhound689]

Most definitely. Thanks for the welcome

[St Pete of casting]

Im back like a bad check.

Life got complicated Ive been casting just no energy to talk
still shooting but its not as fun during a crisis

[Chamokaneman]

Hey thanks! Been interested in trying casting for a bit. Haven't cast any bullets but made some real pretty muffin pan ingots the other night. Fun stuff

[A5galbucket]

Hello all!
Found this site while looking for info on how to cast 255grn ACP.
Been lurking for awhile, but saw a Air gun question and felt I have enough experience to add to the convo.
Have recently got casting equipment, but then winter really kicked in, it was -6 degrees this morning. So, might wait a bit for it to warm up before I can cast my first boolits.
Thank you all!

[Brassmonkey]

Hi all, visited off an on in the past, signed up recently and even contributed, have some stuff to get rid of and should have access to S&S but says I can not post new threads..... what gives?

Now my posts have to be reviewed by a MOD?

[jorg0370]

I hope we can make your membership worthwhile. :coffeecom:

Well worth the cost of admission. I hope I am able to eventually return the favor.

[adirondak5]

Hi all . Visited on and off over the years and finally joined . Hope to contribute eventually , very happy to be here .

[ArmyBrat1961]

Hi and howdy from East Tennessee! I've been casting and reloading since 2010 and have enjoyed it immensely. This looks like a good place to settle in, share and learn some stuff. This old dog still learns new tricks.

[Monobill]

Hello all,

I am trying again for my introduction. First time almost got the boot for selling too soon. I'm not selling just try to learn and hopefully contribute to your group.

Lifelong outdoors man, hunting, fishing, ..... Most of my reloading experience was as a kid reloading for my father who was big into trap shooting, I was his cheap labor and enjoyed getting to participate. However that was 50 years ago. My experience reloading outside of shotgun is limited to hand loading for my .38 special over the years using a manual Lee hand set. One step at a time, which was fine for me because I really don't shoot that much other than some target practice at home or the range I simply didn’t use that much ammo.

So, long story short. I have acquired an old friends reloading equipment and supplies. He did a lot of long distance rifle shooting as he lived in Montana. Had nice collection of hand guns and rifles (38, 45ACP, 357Mag, 41Mag, 45LC, rifle 30-40, 243 Win, 270 and 300Rem . Of all the collection which he meticulous cared for I now have the reloading gear. This includes
• Bullet molds and related equipment to bullet casting.
• Lots of brass including some already primed and cleaned ready for powder.
• RCBS 2000 progressive rotary press and dies.
• Equal selection of bullets for calibers mentioned.
• Misc. other items, tools, scales, tumbler and media

What I am hoping to get from this group is information to get set up loading the .38’s and 45ACP. That I am sure I will find here just by reading and using all the documentation that came with his collection.

Another thing I am interested in, bringing my fathers home built varmint rifle back to life. It started as a Stevens rolling block, not sure of the barrel but the scope is a J. Unertl. I do know its a wildcat load, .22-3000 Lovell and a good shooter. I have limited cases remaining and hand load when shooting with a rather rude setup. But considering Dad and his buddies were getting close to 3,000 fps and shooting at over 200 yds it's interesting to say the least. Will place a photo when i can. Any .22-3000 shooters out there?

Any help or advise is greatly appreciated.

[Silhouette]

G'day from Australia. This is my first post. I don't cast anything yet but have just started using casts in my 45-70.
I'm also waiting on delivery of a Winchester 73 44-40 which I will be loading casts for silhouette matches.
I know nothing about casting my own so this is why I joined.

[ObiJuan]

Howdy Ya'll,
New to the forum, was looking for some info on reloading bullet types for a tube mag Henry 357 Mag.
Been shooting since I was a young'n. Dad was a Marine, Korean War and taught my bother and I how to shoot and hunt at a fairly young age.
Weapon safety, care and handling was drilled into our heads at a very young age.
1975 entered the USAF. Went from a promised field of Info Tech into Electronics which actually turned out to be stuffing nukes on B52's. Figured I would get a chance to see the world. Enlisted from Newhall\Saugus CA and was stationed at Riverside, CA. 8-) Did get to TDY to Thailand, Guam and Hawaii though.
Yeah, they put you were they need you.
Since we weren't at war and the military staffs for wartime we had a lot of doing nothing. One day I walked over to the Armory and started hanging out. Within a few weeks I'd head over after roll call and started tearing down and functional checking M16's. I actually had to carry one whenever we were convoying Nuke Clips.

Got out in 1979 and went straight into Aerospace. Worked on a lot of AR15's over the years.
I have too many of my own. Bought the above mentioned Henry and a Bullpup 12 gauge just recently.

My neighbor got me into reloading about 15 years ago. He was an old Army guy. Great fun and a wealth of knowledge. He passed on about 5 years ago. I sure do miss him.
He was big on Dillon presses so when I decided to upgrade from my rotary Lee Press I opted for a Dillon progressive. An XL750.
OMG it's like the small block Chevy of the reloading world. Everybody has neat upgrade stuff for this press.
My lovely wife just shakes her head every time the UPS/FedEx guy brings stuff to the door, which is daily it seems.

Anyway, figured I would introduce myself and gain from some of your knowledge.
See you on the other side!

[BIGOX]

Hey I've been lurking this site for a while but now getting into reloading shotgun and thought it would be wise to get more active on here.

[Swede 45]

Hello and greetings from Sweden.
Became a member here in 2014 but been away for some time so I better introduce myself again.

Caster, loader, shooter and hunter. Chairman for a small handgunclub and head instructor as well.
Does shoot handgun competitions in a number of diciplines with various results.
Got a couple of 38spl/357mags, 40S&W, 9mm and 45acp that I feed with lead.. lots of lead!
Photography and cooking are something that I enjoy, and both are former professions of mine.

[Shawlerbrook]

Welcome all from Central NYS !

[Modoc Guy]

Hello all! Modoc guy here, and I was told of your forum by a friend. I'm hoping to learn about reloading in general as I'm a noob with that, but not to shooting in general.

I'm sure I'll post a stupid question or two as I learn the ropes and figure out my new Dillon 550C. [smilie=s:

[brstevns]

Welcome! There are a lot of helpful people here just waiting to help. There is no such thing as a dumb question.

[John Crusher]

1st post and glad to be here. I've loaded with cast before (9mm , 30-30) and have now embarked into 45/70. I figured it was time to get the straight dope from those who do it best ! I look forward to getting up and running and am glad I'm here !!!!

[mrmachinist]

New guy here. Been relocated years but am just getting into the casting. I actually haven’t casted any yet. My custom mold just arrived the other day. I’m going to give it a shot this weekend.

What started this was wanting a subsonic round for a 6.8 SPC in a suppressed SBR. I bought the proper barrel with the correct twist rate but the only 200gr Bullets to be found were made in Australia and only get imported a couple times per year. So I decided to go the cast and powder coated route.

Been gathering supplies and finally about to give it a shot. Been reading a lot on here and figured I may as well sign up and be part of the conversation.


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[mrmachinist]

Well I had success on my first try. I think they came out pretty good. Now waiting for my powdercoat to come in. And build the rifle to try them out.

.277 214gr

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[ElGuapo]

I picked an odd time to start casting. I've been reloading for over 20 years and I've always kept it in the back of my mind that I might try casting. I have a decent collection of COWW that I've found over the years. I was actually able to purchase the rest of what I need and the first boolits will be born soon. I shoot USPSA and Steel Challenge and I figure casting should provide a decent cost savings and hopefully some enjoyment.

[hjdistl]

New member here. Been casting for a long time 50+ years. First experience was when I was 18 years old and got acquainted with a gentleman who was FFL Holder involved in al aspects of shooting. I was at his Welding shop and he needed some 45 bullets. I volunteered to cast them. It was a 6 cavity H&G 68. What a first experience. Been hooked every since, and the rest is history.

[TLB2]

New here and a new reloader. I tend to read more than I post.

[No_1]

Welcome aboard! Hang out, follow the rules, interact and have fun!

[Saguarokid]

Greetings, thanks for adding me to the site. I don't cast now but with all this great info I see it in the future.

[Minerat]

Saguarokid,

Welcome aboard, be sure to read the rules and there are no dumb questions here.

[NEKVT]

Guess this is where newbies introduce themselves. I've been lurking here for a long time and have spent countless hours searching through the mountains of info available here and appreciate the information and enterainment derived from it all. I have been reloading since 1975 and started casting shortly after but never at a volume rate like many on here so just a few hundred of this or that when needed. I lack the space to keep a permanent casting set up and have kept gear and tools at minimum. I load for 16 cartridges from .222 to 45-70 and cast for all except 22 and 6mm. Have two old Lee furnaces 10# and 20# and a Lyman 450 and enough ww, pb and monotype letters to keep the 18 or so molds going for awhile. Having recently retired I expect to be doing more casting and shooting (primer supply withstanding) so thought it was a good time to join.

[Lopan]

Hello from New York, fairly new to reloading and can not believe the sheer
Amount excellent information you guys have here, look forward to participating.

[Phriday]

Hey y'all from the Gulf Coast. Brand new here, and I'm looking forward to getting my feet wet.

Phriday

[memtb]

Hey y'all from the Gulf Coast. Brand new here, and I'm looking forward to getting my feet wet.

Phriday

Welcome from the snowy waste-lands of Wyoming, from an ex-Southerner! Many very knowledged people here willing to share their knowledge and experiences! memtb

[Marty Robbins]

Greetings to the People of Plumbum Prairie from Central Wisconsin. I'm a long time lurker who finally took the plunge and joined up. Looking forward to learning how to cast quality Boolits by drawing on the vast knowledge on this site. Thanks for having me!! Marty Robbins (live from beyond the tomb)

[memtb]

Welcome aboard....though it’s no place for a White Sportscoat! :p memtb

[Marty Robbins]

The white sportscoat hides the big iron��

[memtb]

:bigsmyl2: memtb

[memtb]

The white sportscoat hides the big iron��

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[tlawler]

Hi everyone. I’ve been a frequent lurker for awhile, finding great information when I’m researching something boolit related. I’ve been reloading for a few years now, moving from jacketed and plated to lubed lead, and finally buying as-cast and doing my own powder coating and sizing. I have wanted to take the next logical step to casting for at least a year, but with the pandemic and difficulty in getting components, I kept putting it off but still looking for a good buy on used equipment. Anyway I finally found a pretty good startup lot of equipment and lead for a decent price. I’ve got some work to do in my shop area and I plan on doing a lot of reading before I get started, but I’m almost there.

I’d like to add that a bunch of guys over at my regular forum, S&W, helped convince me to join. I’m sure they are all on here too, so thanks guys.

[llen]

Good morning all, thanks for sharing your fire with me, I recon I will just watch the flames for a bit and then help with the cooking. I am from South Africa where the sun is hot and the beer cold.

[Henry4570]

Howdy folks! Got my hands on a Henry 45-70 and some searches on reloading led me here. I'm ignorant, but I hope you'll have me. Might be looking at reloading in a lean time, and I've held off buying anything till I'm actually sure I need it. Anyway, Glad to meet y'all.

[Minerat]

Welcome new members. Jump right in. We suggets you read a lot and ask questions. There are no dumb ones here just some that have been asked before. Some members will answer and some may direct you to the answer but either way we'll find it for you.

Be sure to read the rules

https://castboolits.gunloads.com/cmps_index.php?page=TOS

And

https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?369658-S-amp-S-Rules-amp-Definitions

Or ask any Moderator for help!

Welcome aboard!

[swingingblock2520]

Morning all,

Long time reader/lurker of the boards,finally decided to register and participate. Rather than just reading since I have found myself with an abundance of time on my hands since I got busted up in a bad hit&run auto accident April of last year and I’m sadly no longer able to work.
My interests in the firearms spectrum are let’s say diverse lol Pretty much anything weird,obscure guns&rounds,ranging from vintage military snipers/DM rifles to building,fixing,tinkering to wildcats and single shot breachloaders,rolling,falling,swinging,tippers. Had to sadly sell pretty much all my guns to keep us afloat during the pandemic last year when I found myself out of work with a left femur broken plumb off at the knee and at the hip(femoral head) but we managed to keep afloat,welcomed our 4th daughter October 8 2020. I’ve found myself itching to do some tinkering and shooting with my girls so I figured I’d finally register,be part of the community and might even come across some Stevens 44/44 1/2 parts so we can do some tinkering and teach my kids a little bit.

Anywho,thanks for having us and thank you for this wonderful community.

[Hawg]

Howdy all. New here. I'm 64 and been casting since I was 12. Maybe I can learn something new.

[Gavin]

Hello. I have been searching for information on casting balls, buck shot and slugs. Luckily, I found this sight! I hope to learn and contribute if possible.
I enjoy all aspects of firearms. My wife and I shoot flintlocks, rimfire, centerfire and air rifle. We are in a small town in Utah, so no formal groups. I am just recovering after fighting cancer for 5 years, so I move SLOW and cannot bend or twist, limiting what I can do. Thankfully I can reload and shoot off hand or from the bench.
Casting lead is one area I have not explored yet, so I would like to get a good setup with as much quality information as possible, so success is more likely.
I started working on my firearms about 25 years ago and have take gunsmithing and blacksmithing classes. I have a manual mill, lathe & forge with some metallurgy knowledge.
I am looking forward to reading and learning on here. I would also like to purchase the correct items through users help.

[NLM]

Glad to be here!. New to Black Powder. Found this site to learn.

Happy Thanksgiving all!

[RGMO]

Howdy from Missouri all. Glad to be here.

[SteveM54]

St. Louis area here.
Brand new & trying to learn :coffeecom

[openbook]

Greetings to all the fine fellows here. I’m a new caster. I started handloading a year and a half ago and it didn’t take long to get bitten by the casting bug. I am casting .22 caliber (for 22 Hornet, currently), 45-70, and just recently started 9mm. Just started some Christmas time off and looking forward to two projects: building a reloading bench, and working up a good collar button boolit load for my 45-70. I got an MP Molds 153-grain collar button 4-cavity.

Once I get the loading bench built, going to set up a Lee turret press I’ve had in the closet for a month or so. Then my Lee hand press I’ve been using so far can move to being my backup/range press. Glad to have found this site where I’ve already spent many hours reading.

Out to the garage to sort some wheel weights...

[SteveElms]

Greetings from Nebraska. I've been reloading for a while and am just now getting into casting my own boolits. Going to start with .45 and 12 gauge slugs, and if all goes well 38, 9mm and 300 blackout loads next. I have a couple hundred pounds of lead and will be learning to PC at the same time. Finally gathered my last "needs" and will try to melt lead this weekend. I'm sure I will have a ton of questions but I've been searching the forums and finding answers to most of them so far. I'll just go ahead and apologize now for asking noobie questions that are probably answered somewhere in the forum.

[Preacher Jim]

Welcome all you fellows, and you all from Missouri especially a hello from the sticks of Missouri 54 miles west of St. Louis. You are all on the best forum i have found.

[donki1967]

Hello

I am a shooter and C&R collector from France since a long time...and naturally passionate about American weapons.
I have the pleasure of reloading around ten different calibers, and this with passion.
Thanks for going easy on me as I start asking questions ,and offering my humble input.
Best regards from France.

[zach141b]

Greetings. Zach here, from north Louisiana. New(ish) reloader. After about the tenth time my search engine question brought me here, I realized I was becoming a lurker, and I should probably join!

I've just been doing basic hand loads on a single stage press for my sidearms, but casting might be in my future.

[Minerat]

Welcome gentlemen! We are glad you are here. I started as a lurker too, then some cruel friend dropped 8 moulds and a 10 lb seco pot on my desk one morning and said "you want these?" Kind of like "Reloading will save you money". All I can suggest is to read the stickies and ask questions. There are no dumb questions asked here, just ones that have probably been asked in the past. You will get straight answers or links that direct you to previous threads to get the answers. Read the rules too as there are some important ones that can affect how you use the site for the first 30 days and the importance of posting 30 meaningful posts. Your posts here earned you your first so you are on your way.

The Moderators are here to help you if needed, just ask any of us and we will get back to you.

Happy new year.

[Charlie Two Tracks]

I've been gone for many a year. Back now.

[1903.colt]

From northern Minnesota long time lurking very happy to land here !294270

[gsa]

Good evening.

I found this site while searching for details about an old Stevens Arms and Tool Company model 235.

Thanks,

gsa

[Gibbs44]

Not new here, but just dropped it for a good long while. I'd check in from time to time to see how one member in particular was doing. This past Christmas I wanted to buy the son a shotgun and the wife said "You don't take the kids shooting with what they already have", so I guess I'm starting back to reloading and taking the kids shooting. She has a valid point, so I guess it's time to start feeding these other projects that I never really started with. Great time to do it huh?

Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk

[No_1]

Welcome aboard! 2022 is going to be a great year!

[indpndntece]

Good morning everyone. New here from RI. I have been loading for several years now and I learn something new everyday. My friends all load and cast, which has brought me here. I cast my first batch of 9mm hps recently, loaded, test fired, chronographed, and tested in ballistics gel. I wasn't happy with the expansion (too hard a lead). I have so much to learn and so I am here. I hope to be helpful to others.


No1: I like your quote from Albert Camus

[Somebody]

Hello everybody. I have been lurking here for years and figured its about time to stop lurking and start sharing. I've been tinkering with guns since I could hold one, but my reloading experience is quite minimal. I'm looking forward to learning more!

[Sturmgewehr]

Good day gents. I'm a new member to the forum. I bought myself a Pedersoli Sharps Old West Walnut in 45-70 so I'm here to educate myself! This looks like an awesome place to hang out and learn a thing or two. I have some Swiss 1.5FG and cast 540+ gr pills. Fun times ahead. Never shot black powder before! Cheers.

[yetavon]

Hello folks from WNC. My reloading journey started with 9MM Makarov back in 97. Added a few other handgun Cal then shotgun. A buddy had a garage and I aquired several buckets of WWs, and grabbed any other lead I found. A few years ago I build my 300 AAC and dove into the idea of casting. We had the upheaval of life interfer with my reloading and casting progress, but kept picking up supplies. I have cast and PC a few hundred now, 22Cal in 55Gr and 30 cal in 220Gr for the BLKOUT. 2 other buddies have reloaded both and complimented me on them. I only had the chance to load a few for the 300. I hope to have more time now I'm retired.

[Minerat]

Welcome aboard yetavon! There's a lot of info for the new guy in the stickies at the top of each sub forum. The other thing is that many of your questions may have been answered but still there is no dumb question here. Just ask away and you will get an answer or a link to where there is discussion that answers it for you. If you have any technical questions ask any Moderator and we will help. Over the next 30 days participate in the discussions with meaningful posts and you will the have reached the magical post count of 30 and will have full access to the site. FYI, posts in the Pit or S&S do not count towards the 30. One way to build.posts is to start a thread about your 300 ACC build and respond to the posts that it will generate with detailed answers.

[yetavon]

Welcome aboard yetavon! many of your questions may have been answered but still there is no dumb question here. Over the next 30 days participate in the discussions with meaningful posts and you will the have reached the magical post count of 30 and will have full access to the site.

And saying Thanks will help?..LOL beleive me I search before I ask the dumb questions...

[Minerat]

It will! We all like a little gratitude:2_high5:

[Topwater]

Greetings from south-central MN!

I’ve been reading here a few months since I joined, and was reading a few more months before that.

I’ve been casting round balls for cap ‘n ball pistols for years. Now I’m getting into casting bullets for revolvers… bought a rifle mold an some gas checks… recently started scrounging pewter… man, this hobby is one rabbit hole after another! :mrgreen:

At this point I post very sparingly, as I don’t have much knowledge that isn’t already common knowledge. Incredible knowledge base on this site! I’ve grabbed a few bargains in the Swappin & Sellin section, as well. [smilie=1:

[Happy caster]

Good day and thank you for this site. The abundance of information here is extremely helpful.
Been shooting handguns only and have started casting about 6 months ago. I enjoy the tranquility of casting then the satisfaction of handloading. Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa

[huntinmo]

I hope we can make your membership worthwhile. :coffeecom:

Thanks!

[Mike_M]

Greetings to all from Eastern Washington. I've been visiting the site off and on for a while and decided to join. First tried reloading 20+ years ago and I'm still learning new things. Made some cast boolits back in the day for .45-70-405 BPCR cartridges and had way too much fun shooting them. Still got some lead (~60lbs) to play around with and thought I'd look around for some ideas about casting for other calibers I have. -Mike

[No_1]

Welcome a aboard everyone!

[Bobaloo22]

Hello from Cental Virginia,
I have been snooping for a while but joined the other day after I finally got my first single stage press. Funny story as I was looking for one a friend told me about the deal that I got, after he brought everything to me he said Lois wanted to make sure you got what you needed. Well Lois was our Sceretary who retired four years ago, the press belonged to her husband who died of cancer last year, I had no idea she was selling these things. Sorry to ramble, I've been shooting since I was around 8 yrs ols, so 1968. I love guns, don't hunt anymore, just like to shoot and compete. I can't wait to glean all that I can on here. Bob

[Rockhill]

Hello from Central Minnesota.
I've been lurking, and reading here for awhile, so today I figured it is about time to join the rest of you all here. This forum has been an enjoyable place to visit, and take in the wealth of knowledge here, for quite sometime. Thank you for such a place on the internet to do that. I've been shooting long guns for many years, along with handguns as well. In the last few years I have added black powder guns to the cache, too. I still hunt, and plan to do so for awhile.

[Zad Fnark]

Hi Guys,

I'm not exactly new, but I've been away for quite awhile.

My dad passed away last year. An aneurysm in his aorta which we didn't know about. My Mom had two of them in hers, which is a whole 'nother story. I'll just say 2021 sucked badly as it was.

Anyway, he left my two brothers and I a multitude of firearms and other supplies. Easily tripled my collection. I'm currently holding several score of different bullet molds. For the most part, Dad mostly shot cast bullets, apart from things like his .22-250 and the like. I wound up with a very nice 1943 Inland M1 Carbine along with tons of ammunition. Yep, you guessed it -- mostly cast bullets. This particular rifle pretty much eats them for breakfast. I've been shooting most of his stuff just for the excuse to get everything cleaned and oiled.

The bros and I already had one bullet casting party at one of their houses. Did lots of .458s there. Both brothers own a .458 SOCOM and one of them has Dad's .458 Win Mag. I did a lot of .401s myself, having one of his .41 Long Colt revolvers as well as a Winchester model 1910, chambered in the long forgotten .401 WSL.

I figured I'd start dropping by to R&D stuff again.

[King David]

Howzit from South Africa, my name is David and I’m based in Johannesburg. Been a shooter since I was 14 and been an active hunter and sports shooter since I was 16. I’ve been reloading since 2009 and casting bullets for 3 years now. Hope to learn something from you all.

Cheers for now David.

[Minerat]

Welcome aboard all hope you enjoy the discussions and the fellowship from the group.

[pkenn]

I hope we can make your membership worthwhile. :coffeecom:

Thank you! I believe Ill be in good company. Just starting down this road, and I appreciate all the knowledge you all share.

[SoonerEd]

Thank you! I believe Ill be in good company. Just starting down this road, and I appreciate all the knowledge you all share.

This is my uncle and I convinced him to sign up here to learn more. Or, maybe he doesn't trust what I tell him so he wants to get it from all you experts ;)

Welcome aboard Unc.

[pkenn]

I certainly do trust SoonerEd, everything I do know up to this point came from him

[RobP1]

I'm a newbie here so I'm eager to learn. Just bought my first high wall and I'm loving it. Rob

[Minerat]

Pkenn and RobP1,

Welcome to cast boolits. We get a little slow sometimes in welcoming new members. I think you will both find answers to about anything you have questions about on casting and reloading. Read and search and if you cant find it just ask. You might not get a direct answer but will get a link that answers the question.
Best wishes,

[jscanga]

Hi, new member

Experienced reloader but new to cast boolit pistol. Hope to learn something before I blow up my 1911😬

[wreckster]

First time poster on castboolits. I'm mostly a revolver guy in .45 Colt, .357M, and .22LR of course. I do reload but not religiously. Probably have more factory ammo than reloads (except in 9mm) but hope to learn more about shooting hard cast and other loadings for revolvers.

[UnderMountain]

New member here, greetings from Connecticut. I keep running into this site when researching muzzle loading stuff. Thought I might as well join up. A lot of knowledge here!

[Stacts]

Been here for a while, just never introduced myself. Joined when I was first getting into reloading late last year / early this year. I'm in South GA and I reload for handguns primarily.

Been making a nuisance of myself over in Wheelguns with questions.

[Jeremy McLean]

I have been a lurker here from time to time and have finally taken the plunge into casting my own bullets. I'm going to start with 7 mm because I own 7 Spanish ladies that need to be fed a steady diet. My mold will here soon and I just purchased my copy of Lymans cast bullet handbook today from a local reloading supply shop.

I am new to casting not to hand loading and I am an avid shooter. I'm also a hobby gunsmith. I was referred to this forum by Rockydog who has been a mentor me for all things hand loading.

[CFE223]

Hello all, new member here.

Oldish enginner living in the Ohio. Love hunting, shooting, anything that I can do with my hands.

Started reloading in 2021 out of necessity and now moving to casting.

Been lurking a while so, might as well join the team.

Thanks,
Chuck S.

[Fifield92]

Hello all, new member here.

Oldish enginner living in the Ohio. Love hunting, shooting, anything that I can do with my hands.

Started reloading in 2021 out of necessity and now moving to casting.

Been lurking a while so, might as well join the team.

Thanks,
Chuck S.

Hi Chuck, I too have been lurking alot up here in Michigan, it's time for me to start joining the conversations.

[PP-67]

Hello
I've been reading your posts for a long time
and decided to reveal myself.
Owning a gun in my country, (Poland)
has been possible for some time.
So I shoot, reload ammo
I'm reading and learning, so forgive me if I'm asking too simple/stupid questions.

[Eastexasrick]

New guy here from East Texas. I started casting in the mid 70s. Mostly for black powder cartridges. I have dropped in here for ideas ranging from alloy blends/hardness to lubes. Getting into polymer coatings, and all the answers appear to be right here.

[Minerat]

Welcome aboard sir. There is plenty of subjects to research on most things casting and loading. The PC info alone will get you started and keep you entertained for many days.

[TD1886]

I guess I'm guilty of lurking, so finally I signed up.

[Clete]

Hi all, another lurker… just registered. Just fired off some rounds in a 1873 French Ordnance revolver and I am hooked. Dug out my old 74/80 French Gras in 11x59 and can’t wait to feed her some handloads.. Learned a lot by lurking, hope I won’t be too much of a pest asking you all to share some knowledge if I need some help!!! Glad to be here!!!

[Minerat]

Welcome Clete,

If you have lurked here long you know there are no dumb questions. If you don't get an answer you'll probably get a link to a thread with the answer and more. Be sure to read the rules and just enjoy the trip.

[Fla.HP]

Howdy y'all! I just purchased a Remington Army 1858 replica from Pietta, and I was on another site (HVAC-talk) and was telling my friends there about my new pistol. A fellow named Filthy is also on that site and he turned me on to this place as I've never loaded black powder before. After about a week of figuring out what I was doing wrong, I just now got everything straightened out. This place seems to be the Bible when it comes to reloading and casting bullets. Thank y'all for letting me bend your ear a little bit... I am a veteran, retired refrigeration mechanic. Was in the army (6/9 field artillery) in the '70s. I also enjoy ham radio (W4NMT) I'm looking forward to learning more about casting bullets. Thanks in advance. Looks like a great site.

[Fla.HP]

I'm still getting set up here. Can anybody tell me why my signature is not showing up when I post?

[Fla.HP]

Oh never mind...

[Fla.HP]

Please spank me if I'm posting in the wrong area.
As I mentioned earlier, I am a newbie to black powder, and ordered some number 10 percussion caps from an online dealer. This was almost 2 weeks ago. They have my credit card information. The last that I heard from them about a week ago was that my order was" in processing". I have several requests for updates on the progress of my order and 4 days ago I was told it was" in processing". I don't want to bad mouth anybody without them here to defend themselves, as I realize stuff happens, but I'm beginning to get concerned at the lack of communications. Should I be?

[kopcicle]

I'll keep it simple.
1851 Navy
Martini Enfield 303 custom
Ser. 70 MK IV Gov. 45ACP
BSA CF2 .270 Win

All have been fed cast boolits at some point.

I'm in Kent Washington near lake Meridian.

I'm retired

[PvtJoker]

Hi, all. Visited off and on for MANY years now and finally decided to join to interact directly. Thanks for all the great base of information to go from.

[KitShickers]

Hello all. Been lurking for a while and decided to come out of the shadows. In NC.

[Saxon]

been lurking for years but just gifted a pot and some lead.
my uncle used to cast all the time (blow torch and dipper)
but i never paid much attention although it was cool, wish i had his 30 cal molds,
anyway started casting 45 228's and it's going good but as i never got into mixing alloy, whats the best to buy from rotometals?
i will be staying well under 1000 fps more like around 700 fps

thanks and good to be here

[Tackleberry.45]

G'day all TAC here been away from boolt casting for 23 odd years I used to cast for 38spl and 45APC .

Cheers Tac

[Rapier]

Welcome guys from the woods of NW FL.

[MEHecker]

Hello from the Land of 10,000 Lakes and the home of the state bird, The Mosquito. Retired truck driver and don't miss it at all. Ben lurking as long as there has been Wi-Fi along the interstate hiways. Time to join up. Reloading since 1986 so know some but have more to learn. Thanks for having me.

[ChaZam]

New to the CB site. Been around on various other places on social media going all the way back to Myspace. I still maintain a presence on Facebook since it helps me rehome foster kitties when I was fostering for a couple city owned animal shelters. If it wasn't for the possibility that I might foster again, I would get off of FB probably. LOL I hung out on Gun and Game forum for a long time, but after their left leaning ownership took control, there was much less of interest for me over there. I was "ChaZam" on Gun & Game also. I hang out on Gab some. Interested in lots of different firearms and am currently rounding up parts and pieces to assemble some AR style firearms. I also have procured a Lee Cast Turret press, some dies, other reloading tools, some components, a tumbler, etc and intend to get back into reloading a few calibers after about a 40 year break. I have firearms in 22LR, 22WMR, 380 ACP, 9x19, 10MM, 357 Magnum, 41 Magnum, 45 Colt, 5.56 x 45 NATO, 223 Wylde, 224 Valkyrie, 6.5 Crendel, 6.5 Creedmoor, 28 Gauge, 12 Gauge, 8 MM Mauser, 7.62 x 54R, and probably some more I cannot think of offhand. LOL Hopefully I can gain some knowledge from a few CB regulars.

[No_1]

Welcome aboard. Glad to have you here.

[Plugs and Muffs]

Good morning to all;

I am a 5th generation Floridian, NRA Life member, participated in 4 position matches in the Explorer scouts, 9th bar sharpshooter. Later I became a trapshooter. Went to the Grand American. About 200,000 registered shells. I have been through a long list of ranges of ranges, joined, enjoyed and sold out from under. County promised a public range for 40 years, we now have that.

I have shot almost anything that can be put to the shoulder or hand. Traveled over a large portion of the world.

Thanks to all for the range of knowledge expressed here.

Always store beer in a dark cool place.

[Minerat]

Welcome aboard Plugs and muffs. Lots of knowledge here but if you can't find an answer to a question just ask, someone will have an answer or direct you to it. There are no dumb questions ask here.

I would add on the beer advice, .... away from the neighbors.

Steve

[OddBore7five]

Hey all,

Thank you for approving the membership.
New to CB and hope to learn a bit... especially in the dark art of casting and older powder cartridges.
My main set up has been LR target / hunting, my cartridges list as it stands; 22LR / .303 / 8x57js / 7.5x55 Swiss / 6.5x55se / .308 win / 7mm RM / 7mm RUM / .300PRC / .375HH / 12Ga / (with the newest acquisition being the reason for joining) .45.70govt [Pedersoli "John Bodine" RB 30"]...

I live in Australia, so there is a fair wait for the permit approvals, but no doubt there will be questions that spring to mind.
Cheers all

[SixGunSally]

Hi everyone,

Glad to be on board with you all.

My husband has been trying to get me to join this forum for years.

Take Care and God Bless you all.

[No_1]

Hi everyone,

Glad to be on board with you all.

My husband has been trying to get me to join this forum for years.

Take Care and God Bless you all.

It’s quite the coincidence that you waited to join until the day he was banned…..

[Swineherd]

It’s quite the coincidence that you waited to join until the day he was banned…..

Who's SixGunSallys husband?

[YoungGun88]

Hello everyone, my name is Dan.
I'm not new to shootin, but definitely new to casting. New(er) to reloading, despite having done some in years past. Please consider my skillset as "green" as I now venture into the realm of not just reloading, but also casting and coating.

Currently, I live in the greater Los Angeles area, deep in Commiefornia(but certainly don't vote blue ;-)!)
Born and raised here, maybe not for much longer... I have my own small business and remaining in California still has some benefits that outweigh the drawbacks(which are only increasing, sadly).

I'll be asking questions as I can in the various places and discussions, but I really enjoy networking with people, so if anyone locally(San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange counties) would like to show a greenhorn some knowledge, I'd be happy to learn whatever is willing to be taught. I'm an eager beaver to learning, so while my questions might seem numerous to some, it comes from a place of keen interest :smile:

I look forward to contributing as I can, but soaking in some new knowledge from what I can read here.

blessings,
Dan

[McGrew]

Hello folks! New guy here... I am a retired engineer and have been shooting since my Dad gave me a .22 Stevens bolt action when I was 6 years old. I love 1911s and BHPs as well as long guns. I have been reloading since the late 70's and just recently moved from my Rockchucker to a Dillon 750. One thing I have never done is any boolit casting! Looking forward to all the knowledge on this forum! Danny

[Jadkins87]

Hello, everyone i am new here been looking around the last few months but have posted yet.. i am in southeastern, Indiana born and raised in Indiana I own and operate Indiana wildlife control services here in southeastern Indiana..

Any ??s feel free to ask..

[Jadkins87]

little more about me ...Well Married 19 years come March an 2 teenage kids .. hobbies hunting fishing trapping and reloading and horse riding and such with the wife .. I was in the army 62b and growing up i worked on farms and had a great mentor born 1919 that taught me alot fabricating and welding and about life he passed away in 04 .. after getting out of the service i was introduced to catfishing on the Ohio river so we moved closer and closer to the river now just 10 mins from the boat ramp..

business well i am a licensed by IDNR nuisance wildlife control operator. If someone has a problem with bats,beavers,muskrats,raccoons,skunks,squrrels and so on they can hire me to come in and trap and remove them and then we offer the service of repairing any damages caused to the home and also can do work to help prevent anything from happening in the future..

[Bluefink4895]

Greetings to All,
Very long time lurker here. Finally got off my butt and registered. So, kind of old/new stock.
About me - Located in the upstate of SC, heavily involved in my club (Belton) as a match director, board member, and related activities. Also heavily involved in our state high-power rifle association (PSMA).
My primary (some would say consuming) focus is NRA/CMP high power competition. XTC & mid-range prone. DR badge and HM with service rifle. Dabbled a few years with match rifle, back to service nowadays. I'm primarily active on the National Match.com forum.
Also, deep into small bore prone nowadays. Probably one of the most demanding disciplines I have ever shot. Wish I started it sooner.

What about casting?
Yes, I cast. I started many moons ago in hi-skool under the tutelage of my shop teacher. It came with the basics of reloading. Back then it was just for pistol. Lots and lots of 38 wadcutters. Back then we got extra credit in class for processing his brass and casting bullets. Good times.
Fast forward to the modern era...I mainly cast for rifle, specifically 30 cals (M1 and 1903A3's). That is actually what brought me to this site many years ago. Trying to find a cast load that would work reliably in an M1...well I found it! The Bob-S load was the answer...still is the answer today.
323348

In conclusion, Over the years that I have lurked here. This site and its contributors have been invaluable to me. Lots of useful information. But lurking is ok for passive information gathering, but sometimes you got to get out and get active...and interact with folks. So here I am...

[Der Gebirgsjager]

Welcome to the Castboolits Forum, Sir.

DG

[Wyo-Steve]

Hello, first time user here--and computer illiterate to boot. Right now trying to navigate and figure things out. Have been reloading for 50 some years. was lead this way by someone who said that someone on this forum had a line on a good cannelure tool.

[bmats]

Hey everyone!

New here and new to casting. I've been buying and shooting more old war rifles lately and I'm finally getting around to casting bullets for them.

I appreciate the info I've found while lurking over the past few weeks and I'm sure I'll be reading plenty more as I start casting!

[dcs12345]

Just wanted to stop by a say hi to all of y’all. Long time lurker who finally decided to really start reloading. I’ve been target shooting and hunting all of my life, but never really got into reloading on my own. My best friend and I growing up split the cost for a rock chucker setup for our .308s and kept it in his workshop, but eventually I moved away and he kept the reloading setup since he was using it more than me and had the shop already setup for it. I would still have him reload some for me over the decades but I never really got into reloading myself. Now I’m finally going to get my own setup going, mostly planning on .38 special to start, then moving into various milsurp calibers, especially 303 and 6.5 Swede. I’m not quite ready to jump into casting myself, but maybe I will in the future. Thankfully I’ve had enough false starts with reloading over the years that I already have a little stash of various powders and primers from back when they were cheaper.

[JusTripp]

Glad to be here. I recently began acquiring the materials to begin casting my own boolits. It’s good to be here, and I’m reading stickies to learn all I can.

[vrod1023]

I joined about 2 years ago...I think...but only recently did my first and second try on casting. Thanks to the help of many who welcomed me to the forum I was able to produce about 80 bullets. Great to be here.

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[Muffin]

Hello folks, joined up today. Reloading for a long while. Dabbled with casting, more and more. Paper patched 45-70. Finally found a 311-041 PLAIN BASE mould, :). Now scrounging for pewter.

It's a disease.

Currently casting for 300BO, Subs of course, and 22LR - Center Fire.........

Just one of the many out of the basket of deplorables!!

[Minerat]

Welcome aboard Muffin. There are no dumb questions and if you don't get an answer you'll get a link to the answer. Be sure to read the rules for Swapin and Sellin. (S&S) and TOS and you will be ready to go. We !oderators are here to help so just ask if you need any.

[Foghorn Legdorn]

Checking in from SE Wisconsin. I used to shoot and reload a lot when I was younger but spending time with my wife and kids became the priority. I built a lifetime of amazing memories and now the kids are adults I am starting to rediscover some of my old hobbies. Want to get in a bunch of reloading and shooting before the next big milestone in life... grandkids.

I currently reload on a MEC 9000 for trap and sporting clays and will be picking up a Dillon XL650 soon for handguns and rifles. I figured I should find a reloading forum and dig through old posts for tribal knowledge. This looks like a great place to start!

[Minerat]

I I I I say sooonnn! Welcome aboard.

You may even pick up the dirty habit of casting too from this place. It happened to me. I started looking and haven't shot a jacketed bullet, unless hunting elk, since 2012. Everything from 17HH to 50AE gets cast.

Ask questions, share your knowledge, or just read the Stickies. Or check out the Tumblweeds saga stories by our late and great member Boza in Humor and Off topic.

[TXGunNut]

Not new, just been gone awhile. Been spending my cyber time at the WACA forum but I retired recently and have more time to fire up the pot and pour a few hot ones. I dropped by to do a little research and figured I’d say HI!

Mike

[Juhosaphat]

Signed up in 2009 and only just now becoming active really. Been loading for years. Hanging out in Washington State hoping things start improving for those of us in the Evergreed State.