3006loader
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I've decided to start casting my own bullets because of how much I have been shooting lately. The two calibers I am going to be starting with are 9mm and .38 special. I figure if I can get free lead, and free cases, I could load for about 6-8 cents/round. I know I need a heating method and a pan to clean the lead with flux and a strainer, ingot molds to store the lead(i can make some), bullet molds, a bottom dripping furnace to fill the bullet molds, and sizing dies. But I do have one question. If I get one .357 mold and two sizing dies, one for .356 and one for .357, will I be able to size the .357 bullets down to .356 as needed? Does this cause excessive stress/wear/dirtying of the die?
Also, anything else I'm missing, equipment wise?
Also, anything else I'm missing, equipment wise?