I just might do that Dave. That sure is a cheap way to practice that's for sure. My trouble is that I'm still down here in FL. But on the bright side I did miss the 30"+ snowfall on Tuesday!
But my first priority when I get back up north is to cast some 405 gr and 500 gr .457" conicals and load me up some black powder cartridges for my Pedersoli Sharps that's waiting at the gun shop for me. I have the molds, a new electric melting pot, bullet sizing die, and veggie wads waiting for me at my friends house.
Yesterday I went to Lowes and picked up a 4' 1x4 and 2 eyelets and made me a nice drop tube stand. I have some 3/8" copper tubing up there to make the tube itself. I am going to look around to see if I can find a small copper, brass or aluminum funnel to attach to the upper end of the tube. Or maybe I'll just flare it some with my flaring tool.