Lee reloading book for lead bullets

However, because there are so many bullet shapes, styles, and construction configurations we cannot create data for every single one. All the loads are developed by the staff of handloader magazine and the archives of handloader and rifle magazines. How does a company sell molds, but not provide data for the bullets in a reloading manual. Lee precision, the nations number one manufacturer of reloading equipment for over 50 years presents its full inventory of quality products. Our bullets are cast from triple cleaned virgin lead for accuracy and consistency. Ammunition reloading for the shooter, hunter and the reloader. For many years i have very lightly coated commercial hard cast bullets that demonstrated fouling with lee liquid alox, and it works well in almost all.

We have all manner of melting pots, sizing lube and gas checks. This data is from the renowned lee reloading manual. Bulk reloading projectiles with quantity discounts. Budget shooter supply offers customers the finest reloading supplies in canada at reasonable prices. Lee precision the innovative leader in reloading equipment. Our premium reloading cast bullets are made with certified 926.

Ammunition reloading for the shooter, hunter, and professional reloader with. The manual just says 124 gr lead bullet, and typically provides much fewer loads than for jacketed, often with obscure powders. We are part of the competitive and recreational reloading enthusiasts family and we are proud of supporting several events and athletes. Jun 25, 2017 how does one get started with cast bullets. Get the reloading equipment and reloading supplies that you need from natchez shooters supplies. In addition, lyman is the information source for anyone who is into casting lead bullets. Both are old enough to be missing the miraculous innovation of coated lead bullets. Every other reloading manual shows just a little over 2,000 fps for lead bullets and those are with gas checks. Reloading bullets jacketed, plated and lead bullets. Lead reloading bullets for sale lead bullets for reloading. No matter how knowledgeable you are, you will find new and interesting information in this book. During sizing, the gas check crimps to the base of case lead bullets to seal gasses and protect the base from deformation. Hard cast lead bullets all of our superior cast bullets scb are hard cast using a tough, timeproven alloy. You can search the shotgun side of the search by shell type, wad, shot, powder or any combination.

Reloading bullets in every caliber at the lowest prices. Modern reloading second edition by richard lee cabelas. There are numerous cast lead bullets sold that have no data in any of the regular load books. Rcbs cast bullet manual is pretty good, but badly outdated. The lee precision web site features a company history section, an order form, and a searchable database of dealers near you. I have a dozen military surplus rifles i am an obsessive compulsive milsurp rifle collector who cannot control himself. Lees manual had a pretty good chapter on casting and loading lead, the lyman cast bullet manual is much more extensive. Lyman cast bullet handbook 4th edition has data for the exact lee bullet.

Jacketed lead core bullets come in a variety of configurations. They have been making copper and brass bullets for some years and have a good reputation. If youre slowly building your reloading press collection or need to buy bulk reloading supplies, individual presses, parts and tools are available. Our hard cast bullets and polymer coated bullets are manufactured from premium grade alloy, complemented with a high quality lube or polymer finish resulting in exceptional accuracy. Whether its single action, or food for the 4570, we have the lead bullet to fit your reloading needs. Cast lead bullets and 3030 winchester handguns and. Lead bullets and copper plated lead bullets yield very similar pressure and velocity results, so when the weights are the same, the same data may be used for each. The cba is a international organization of shooters who enjoy casting and shooting lead alloy bullets for competition, hunting, experimenting, and casual shooting. Two inches at 40 feet is about what i would expect, these are not target guns. Meister bullets full line of hard cast lead cowboy and ispc. Lead ingots bars reloading bullets metal casting sinkers lures. Finding your lee bullet loading data in the lyman cast bullet.

Hornady gas checks are the only real choice for bullet casters. Us reloading supply offers an extensive selection of bullet and brass reloading supplies. I just dont find very much reloading data for cast bullets in my reloading manuals. This is a discussion on lee reloading manual2nd edition within the reloading forums, part of the firearm forum category. Our hard lead cast bullets for pistols and rifles are made of the highest quality foundry alloy and are triple hand sorted to guarantee you the best reloading bullets and shooting supplies the market has to offer, all at competitive prices. Acme bullet company also sells speedloaders and reloading brass. Lee modern reloading book is one of the most comprehensive load data manuals, 692 pages written by richard lee, printed in 2011. We make hardness optimized bullets for the velocity of the loads you shoot. Its showing a 35gr lead plain bullet at up to 4400 fps which is insane. Shot shell reloading press 5 conversion kit 3 shot shell reloading accessories 4. We offer the finest quality hard cast lead bullets for reloading. In the hornady reloading manual, in the bullet section, it shows a. This mold, like all lee precision molds, is made from aluminum and so is completely rust resistant, lighter, and heats up and cools down faster than other brands made from iron or steel.

Because of the design, rarely is there a problem with gun jamming caused by bullets that fragmented prematurely. We have the best products from your favorite brands like hodgdon, hornady, winchester, rcbs, lee, redding, lyman, and nossler. Before handling lead or case lube, fs reloading recommends tipton vinyl gloves. Most bullets from lee molds can be used as cast without sizing. If youre into the hobby of loading your own rounds, shop our wide selection of bullets and projectiles covering multiple calibers and brands. Lymans cast bullet handbook covers everything, and is probably the one to buy if you can only afford one manual to start with. We busily cast up a scad of lee cast bullets, but yoda of coolness wants to know how much the lyman cast bullet handbook can help us with. The mold cavities are cnc machined for unmatched roundness and size control. Lee bulge buster kit and appropriate lee factory crimp assures your mixed brass is bulge free.

Buy lead reloading bullets here at midsouth prices from great brands like hornady, magnus, and speer bullets. Feature trochioidal venting on the mold face and sprue plate mating surface. Sized bullets are captured in the special container. Us reloading supply reloading brass and reloading bullets. Lee liquid alox and reloading press sold separately. We busily cast up a scad of lee cast bullets, but yoda of coolness wants to know how much the lyman cast bullet handbook can help us with loading data for lee cast bullets. In order to keep the costs down, i decided a while back to cast bullets from wheel weights and save a buttload of money.

For example, in 9mm, lee makes a 102gr and 120gr mold, but provides zero data for these lead bullet weights in the lee manual. Look for your answers in our forum and in our bimonthly publication the fouling shot. Molds and mold handles from lee and lyman are a specialty among reloaders and we carry many popular pistol, rifle and muzzle loader varieties and some rather obscure calibers. You can search via caliber, bullet weight, powder type or any combination of the three. Jacketed hollow points and jacketed flat points of the same weight use the same data. Bullets, reloading, including hornady traditional varmint bullets.

Budget shooter supply reloading supplies in canada. The lyman cast bullet handbook mentions specific cast bullets by manufacturer name including some lee bullets. Lee precision modern reloading 2nd edition new format. Bullet slug mold 2 electric melters or furnaces 7 bullet sizing kit 27 breech lock bullet sizing kit 62 ingot mold 1 lead hardness tester 1 buckshot molds 3 lead ladle 1 bullet mold handles 1 bullet lube 1 blank molds 2 shot shell reloading. Hornady, accura, speer, berrys, sierra, nosler, barnes, remington and many more brands available. Reloading components handgun and rifle reloading bullets for sale online. I am just curious as to why lee would publish such. We cannot stock every possible reloading product or item on the market, but budget shooter supply can likely get it for you. The lyman cast bullet handbook has data for the lee 102gr and two lyman 120gr 9mm bullets. Our hard alloy combined with the most efficient bullet lube available enhances accuracy and minimizes barrel fouling.

The lee precision web site features a company history section, an order form, and a. Calibers of multiple types are supported, with affordable. Also, lyman publishes a separate handbook entirely devoted to reloading cast bullets. Meister is the only company that seals their bullets resulting in cleaner reloading for the customer. Gas checks are automatically seated and crimped in place. Lee precision mold double cavity c309180r fs reloading. Bullets powder valley bulk bullets superstore for reloading. Who has the best lead bullet casting book out there. Ive just about gotten all of my reloading equipment purchased and am looking at the lee modern reloading manual. Lee lead hardness test kit will determine the exact brinnell number of an alloy in a simple 6 step process. Jun 10, 2017 we busily cast up a scad of lee cast bullets, but yoda of coolness wants to know how much the lyman cast bullet handbook can help us with loading data for lee cast bullets. Bullets powder valley is your reloading superstore.

Basics of reloading cast lead bullets the high road. The new lee manual also has a great section on shooting cast bullets for rifles and working up loads for the same. Reloading supplies in canada budget shooter supply. Midsouth offers many equipment options for lead bullet casting supplies. We have all of your reloading components under one store.

This lee precision double cavity bullet mold produces. Titan reloading offers rifle and pistol bullets in many popular calibers like accura, acme, jacketed and clearance bullets. Our premium reloading cast bullets are made with certified 9262 lead for a brinell hardness bhn of 16. We deal with hundreds of manufacturers all over the world and would be more than happy to custom order an item for you. Finding your lee bullet loading data in the lyman cast. Meister bullets full line of hard cast lead cowboy and.

The second edition of the lee modern reloading manual is a summary of a lifetime of experience. Five best reloading books every ammunition reloader needs. Wsf is my usual goto powder in the 40, be it jacketed or lead bullet. Since leadfree bullets are becoming popular, the barnes reloading book should be on your reloading bookshelf. Melting and casting lead objects will expose you and others in the area to lead. Lee modern reloading book is one of the most comprehensive load data manuals, written by richard lee. I own the 50th lyman, but theres also a lyman lead bullet reloading manual. May 18, 2015 since lead free bullets are becoming popular, the barnes reloading book should be on your reloading bookshelf. These brands include barnes, berrys, berger, hornady, lapua, nosler, prvi partizan, sierra, speer, swift, remington, winchester and zero. We are the largest provider of all brands of bulk bullets because we offer great service and cheap prices. All of the loads you see have been provided directly from the powder companies as lee believes they provide the best data. Rcbs has a pretty good little book on cast bullets also but lyman is the bible.

Bullet casting, lubricating, and the authors formula for calculating proper charges for cast bullets are covered, along with virtually all load data published by the. Which data do i use when my specific bullet is not listed. Hodgdon powder company provides reloading data that covers most bullets available today. All lee mold blocks are machined from aluminum because of the exceptional molding qualities. The 5 reloading books that follow will cover virtually all of the. Reloading bullets jacketed, plated and lead bullets bulk. Bullet casting supplies lead casting for reloading. Here is an earlier thread asking a similar quetion that may prove useful to your needs. If you cast your own bullets, hornady crimpon gas checks will enhance their performance. Mike your bullets, oregon trail can supply bullets the correct diameter. Stateline bullets specializing in cast bullets for reloading. Neither of these two books include any reloading data. Standard 78x14 threads fit any single stage reloading press.

The lee manual contains a lot of information that is not present in other manuals. They told me to contact my favorite powder company for load data. Since 2009, xreload is commited to supply the best and most renowned brands of reloading equipment and accessories. This is my first attempt reloading for a martini enfield. The new lee reloading book modern reloading second edition 2017 whether you are looking for common calibers related to pistols or rifles, you are going to find all the data that you need including such things as bullet weight, base charge as well as max charge, the seating depth, primers needed, case dimension, and the rest. Missouri bullet company offers premium lead bullets at affordable prices. Learn from cba members that have been casting their entire life.