Reddit reviews LEE PRECISION 90021 Melter (Grey)
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Easily handles 4-cavity molds.Same Infinite Heat Control as used on the Product PotWorks Quickly and Efficiently
LEE PRECISION 90021 Melter (Grey) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00162UONY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_r2vMBbZBDYJF7
Basic press kit:
LEE PRECISION Breech Lock Challenger Kit (Red) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ISVWC6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bupTDbW2EZCNP
Bullet dies (Lee dies work for .38 and .357):
LEE PRECISION Lee Preciesion 90964, Deluxe 4 Die Carbide Set.38 Special https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N8LMX8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kKpTDbHJ5Q5QG
Brass cleaner:
Frankford Arsenal Quick-N-EZ 110V Vibratory Case Tumbler for Cleaning and Polishing for Reloading https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001MYGLJC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SwpTDbNAN79WC
Lead melter:
LEE PRECISION 90021 Melter (Grey) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00162UONY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9xpTDbKEE2RX3
Lead Dipper:
LEE PRECISION Lead Ladle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LN12Y4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_izpTDbFM3DPRA
Bullet mold:
LEE PRECISION 358-125-Rf Double Cavity Mold https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OPUDCK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XzpTDb5ZD1TQZ
Reloading guide (read the intro a few times):
Lyman 50th Edition Reloading Handbook Hardcover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HH08L1A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ABpTDb4HF8JH2
Supplies:
Brass:
https://www.capitalcartridge.com/38-special-brass-s/112.htm
Primers: academy sells cci small pistol primers $4 per 100
Powder: $20 per 1lb at academy do research to find what type you want
Bullets: $30 per 250-300 at academy, I like the horandy frontier lead stuff. Or buy prefluxed lead on the reloading exchange. And melt your own.
Well, first off you are never going to find the exact amount of lead that you shoot, there's going to be some loss.
Secondly there are types of bullets, some are suitable for lead cast and some are not. Pistol ammunition, for example, is generally suitable for lead cast bullets, while many modern rifle cartridges use lead bullets with a copper jacket.
While not impossible, I think making jacketed bullets at home is significantly more rare than people who just do lead cast.
As for the equipment for making your own bullets. Eh, it's not bad at all. Lead has a very low melting point so it doesn't take much to actually melt it down. A DIYer could prob make their own little furnace setup for less money (or perhaps for the same price but larger) Molds aren't exactly expensive either.