[mossguy]

Thanks all, for all the information.

Jeff; Do you have any concerns or precautions you take when melting lead for casting bullets?

Legion: I have reloaded shotshells for years for skeet in both 20 and 12 ga, but gave up skeet shooting because of shoulder problems, So I'm familiar with the routine of reloading in general. Recently I've become interested in pistol shooting, particularly .380, .38 special, and especially .45 ACP. I guess my question now boils down to "will reloading cost me more than retail off the shelf (not including equipment).?

Jeff, I would like to talk to you at the next XXX about shooting and reloading in general.

Rick, .45 ACP is around $25/50 at my local range. Don't know about primers. I imagine I will find out soon enough. As far as reloaders go, I understand that a fellow goes by Snowman, who has a nice Dillon for sale cheap.

Thanks,
Tom