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NOTE: We sell reprints of old gun manuals and catalogs. We do NOT sell GUNS. We do NOT sell gun PARTS. We do NOT offer gun VALUES. WE do NOT represent any gun MAKERS or gun SELLERS.

Lyman 1973 Cast Bullet Handbook- 2nd Edition

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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:

  • Detailed Instructions: Step-by-step guidance on bullet casting processes, from selecting appropriate alloys to mastering casting techniques.

  • Extensive Load Data: Comprehensive charts and tables providing load data for a wide range of calibers, tailored for cast bullets.

  • Equipment Insights: Information on essential casting equipment, including molds, furnaces, and sizing tools, to ensure optimal results.

Why This Handbook is Essential:

  • Skill Enhancement: Ideal for both novices and seasoned casters aiming to refine their techniques and produce high-quality ammunition.

  • Historical Reference: Offers a snapshot of casting practices and standards from the 1970s, valuable for understanding the evolution of reloading.

  • 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

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