Hey gents! I know the "I'm new" threads are aplenty and beat to death, but here it is..
Diving in to casting primarily for my 458 SOCOM and Colt King Cobra 357.
I obviously dont need top tier kit, but I want to skip the budget super entry level stuff and get a kit that will last and provide me with consistant/repeatable molds/coating.
I've never cast and dont know anyone locally who does (live in super rural northern Maine).
What furnace, molds, and powder coating is currently recommended in 2021? I know availability it a whole separate topic altogather.
Also as far as ordering raw ingots, what am I looking for to reliably and safely shoot coated supersonics through my AR 458 and wheel gun 357? One aspect I dont understand is the "hardness" I need to achieve and how to achieve repeatability in my casting.
I've lurked this form and the new caster topics, and watched hours of YouTube videos, but the market is always evolving and progressing, so what was recommended 1-10 years ago is often different than what is optimal today.
Sorry for the loaded post, and thanks for any or all tips.