That's a long drive with a fuel shortage coming on.I learned by doing but, there are resources for you. YouTube vids, the Cast Boolits forum, a book out by Lee I believe. I just spent an hour in a buddies driveway and got him started.
Start collecting lead. When you get 40 pounds of scrap send me a message. I'll drive down with my stuff and just show you.
I'd appreciate it, but if it's a hardship on you by all means look out for you, and yours.