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Posted: 4/29/2009 11:47:28 PM EDT
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They're swage formed(basically pure lead), so unless you're planning on using really light loads, you'll need to add some tin and antimony to the pot when melting.
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Posted: 4/30/2009 5:08:55 AM EDT
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You can also cut it with wheel weights.
Some prefer a 50/50 (50%lead-50%WW) mix for lower pressure rounds like 45 ACP |
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Posted: 4/30/2009 9:28:58 AM EDT
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good info. I'll have to see if I can get my hands on some wheel weights. Especially now while metal prices are somewhat down again.
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Posted: 4/30/2009 2:39:03 PM EDT
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I *recall* from 20 years ago at a tour of a .22rf plant they used 2-3% antimony with 97-98% lead. No tin added, explicitly. Tin costs money, antimony not so much.
I salvaged several hundred pounds of lead from an indoor range. Hardness was OK, but had to add tin to fill out the bullets. |
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