Description
Lyman 1973 Cast Bullet Handbook- 2nd Edition
240 pages, about 11″ x 8″, glossy soft-cover in full color. New re-print restored and digitally enhanced from a nice original. Printed on high quality 20# 97 bright acid free paper. Fully Illustrated. Many people use the 1973 and 1958 Lyman Cast Bullet Handbooks together. See the link below. This one is printed in B&W like the original so is a bit less expensive than the 1958 version.
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The 1973 edition of Lyman’s Cast Bullet Handbook stands as a seminal work for bullet casting enthusiasts. This second edition offers in-depth coverage on the art and science of casting lead bullets, reflecting Lyman’s commitment to supporting shooters and reloaders with authoritative resources.
Key Features:
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Detailed Instructions: Step-by-step guidance on bullet casting processes, from selecting appropriate alloys to mastering casting techniques.
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Extensive Load Data: Comprehensive charts and tables providing load data for a wide range of calibers, tailored for cast bullets.
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Equipment Insights: Information on essential casting equipment, including molds, furnaces, and sizing tools, to ensure optimal results.
Why This Handbook is Essential:
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Skill Enhancement: Ideal for both novices and seasoned casters aiming to refine their techniques and produce high-quality ammunition.
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Historical Reference: Offers a snapshot of casting practices and standards from the 1970s, valuable for understanding the evolution of reloading.
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Collector’s Item: A faithful reproduction that preserves the original’s content and layout, making it a prized addition to any firearms literature collection.
Enhance your bullet casting knowledge with this meticulously reproduced version of Lyman’s 1973 Cast Bullet Handbook – 2nd Edition, a trusted resource for generations of shooting enthusiasts.
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
- Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook 1973
- Middlefield, Connecticut
- Ballistics
- Black Powder Revolver Bullets
- Bullet Moulds
- Compatibility
- Developing the Hunting Load
- Dippers
- Electic Melting Furnace
- Getting Started
- How a Bullet Mould is Made
- Kake Kutter
- Loading
- Lyman Baby Dragoon Ball cap Size
- Lyman Leech & Rigdon Ball
- Lyman New Model Army Ball Size
- Lyman Paterson and Sheriff’s Model Ball
- Lyman Wells Fargo .31 cal
- Reloading Preamble
- Ruger Old Army Ball cap size
- Sizing
- Tables
- The Lyman 1851 Navy Ball
- Thompson Center Patriot Ball Size