Casting is not all that hard to do. You need some very basic things. One is a good supply of lead. Lee sells some excellent molds at a reasonable price. A ladle, a smelting pot I bought from Lyman, a good beeswax candle helps to flux the lead. I use a substance called Rapine Mold Lube, but have never seen it offered anywhere recently to treat my molds. My bottle of mold lubeis over 20 years old and I am still on the same bottle.A heat source is easy, get a propane turkey cooker and use the bunsenburner off that. That's what I did and it works great.

As for a book, I think LEE MOLD sells a book on casting. To be honest, I taught myself through trial and error. There are some tricks you learn to make the mold work at its best and things to watch out for.

Just remember, casting can be dangerous. This is not thetime for children and pets around you. Keep your work are clear of things you can trip on. Also sweat control is important because you want no moisture hitting that molten lead. You need a well ventilated room, and proper clothing and protection before you even begin.

I'm sure if you googled "how to cast lead projectiles" it would send you to some sites to get you started...

Good luck. Its a lot of fun, and a lot of satisfaction when you shoot something you made and it works good.