Thanks to all for the info on the brass! One other thing that I've been wondering about is lead bullets. I've got all kinds of wheel weights laying around waiting to be used up. Wondering if there are any legal issues there (license requirements) or even liability issues for that matter. I can do .40 S&W, 30-06, 9MM, 45-70, .45 auto....

Not that I know of highflyer. Most of us use something like a turkey fryer (cheap at walmart) and a big cast iron pot (picked up at the local thrift store) and some stainless steel dippers and big spoons from the same place along with some ingot molds to cast out the wheel weights. It's easy to get the metal clips and dross off and flux the lead this way. I do it outside when it's not raining. You then have metal ready to go into the lead pot for casting.

I've been using one of Lee's ten pound bottom pour pots and their molds now for 20 plus years with great results.

Just be sure you have plenty of ventilation when casting and keep the bench clean around your workspace. Lots of us here make our own bullets. Midway has all the casting equipment at good prices and with the cost of bullets going sky high it's a good time to get into it. Only problem is lead is getting harder and harder to find. Here's my setup.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q172/faucettb/Reloading/Leemeltpotandmolds.jpg

Thanks Bob. Looks like a great set-up. I should have clarified.... I do cast those calibers forementioned already. What I was getting at was casting and selling to those that want lead, but don't cast themselves for time or putzy work reasons.

That's a whole different ball game. Your probably going to need a business license and keep proper accounting for tax purposes. You don't need an ffl as your not selling firearms. Keep in mind zoning regulations if you live in town. Some places don't allow business activities.

You might ask Marshall Stanton (the forum owner) that's what he does for a living what the business requirements are. I can say he puts in way more hours than someone who doesn't work for himself.

I know that working for yourself unless a hobby business requires much more effort than any 9 to 5 job. I ran a carpet cleaning business for several years and a long haul trucking business for a lot of years. I'm sure glad I'm retired and out of the trucking business now that fuel costs have gone crazy.

Thanks Bob.

Well like most others, shooting is just a hobby. I do all my own reloading or course, but who wouldn't like to make a little extra cash with what you love to do? I'm a "starving" professional pilot, now getting back into our summer schedule of working only three days a week. There's only so much a guy can do with all those days off! ;-) I was just thinking that casting would give me something to do, and why not sell what I do? I can't use it all up fast enough. I'm collecting used brass too, cleaning and sizing to sell. What my goal is, is just to make enough to buy a good scope for my new DPMS Bull 20 AR-15 for starters. Not to get rich, which won't happen... just to help support my habit on a Mac and Cheese budget.

Oh yeah.... My wife works for Marten Trans. So I hear all the stories, and the pains of the fuel! I just shake my head. I don't know how ANY driver over the road is making any money with this fuel.

That sounds like a good plan highflyer. I ran my carpet cleaning business part time when I lived in Seattle and managed both an apartment building and a commercial building at the same time. It made a good extra income. I started it because I couldn't get decent cleaning at the time. Bought one used machine and ended up with two and two employees going full time.

Just keep good records for your tax time. A small business is a good way to get some great tax breaks.

Was just reading a post from James Gates....

Told me about the Federal Firearms def of ammunition as including bullets and brass, which if I understand it correctly, needs a license to sell or even "give away". Wether or not they enforce it is another matter.