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Originally Posted by D Brown
Like you stated, I'm fairly interested in casting bullets myself.
After reading up on the requirements, I was left with this major question. Where are you going to source your alloys for casting? If you're one of the fortunate people who has a large local supply, I say you've overcome the biggest obstacle. If you plan on purchasing casting alloys from a commercial supplier; check on the prices and weigh the costs as well as the investment in time before you spend any money on equipment.
Best of luck whatever you decide.
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Over on the cast boolits forum you can find lead in the for sale section for under 2 bucks a pound (TYD) pretty regularly. I just looked at a particular inexpensive vendor's cast and powder coated bullets and they worked out around $3.75 per pound (TYD). So, maybe half.
If you're buying from Roto Metals or someone like that it gets a little closer.
A little scrounging in your local area may turn up some lead you can use for less or free if you're lucky.