Raptor,

Seeing that you are still trying to get your feet wet with shooting lead, makes sense to hold off on actually pouring your own. I almost pulled the trigger on casting, but decided there were just too many decent choices for commercial cast, from plinking bullets to full premium, it just made no sense for me. It does look fun and rewarding, and maybe you will get fully hooked. I try not to get too wrapped around the cast v. jacket axle, I shoot them all, including plated ;^)

Craig