Metal is important. Living on edge of rust belt lead is easy to come by and so is others like tin if you know were to go. I didn’t realize there are areas where lead is hard to come by and has to be bought. Heat source to melt lead, small ladle made by squeezing a big serving spoon and a cheap Lee mold and you will see if you like casting. There are guys who I think are more into casting than shooting. But I have always casted to shoot. Once you see what you want to do buy top shelf molds and sizing outfit. It will pay for itself fast. If anyone knows were I can buy factory 45acp for what I can load them for, I’ll take 20 boxes.