Some Good Cast Lead Mixology Info

[Clarke123]

While I don't (yet) do so, here's some interesting information on cast lead mixtures:

http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/casting-bullets-from-backstop-fodder-casting-part-3/

Note the information on antimony (it's very poisonous and hard to work with in its natural state)

Also note that this hyperlink is "Part 3" ... referenced therein are links to "Part 2" and "Part 1" (lower RH Corner of Page)
which are also contain some very good reference material!

 

[RET E-7]

Found that this is one of the best sites.

http://www.lasc.us/castbulletnotes.htm

Tom

 

[RamRoddoc]

Thanks guys! I saved both sites to the hard drive.

 

[substratum]

Found that this is one of the best sites.

http://www.lasc.us/castbulletnotes.htm

Tom

In the link that Tom provided above, is found the link below to a 187 page book on bullet casting. It's copyrighted, but they authorize you to print it for personal use.
http://www.lasc.us/Fryxell_Book_textonly2.pdf

 

[noylj]

Wheel weight used to be about all you needed. Occasionally, you would need to add some Pb/Sn solder or type metal to get enough tin for good mold filling. Getting spent bullets from a range is also good, but the melt will almost always be too low in tin.
I found that sized bullets were always no more accurate and in most cases significantly less accurate than as-cast bullets, so I started to adjust the alloy if the as-cast bullets were to large (very rare). More lead equals heavier bullet and smaller OD. More type metal equals lighter bullet and larger OD.

 

[Clarke123]

Good information ... I am still looking to get into this at some point in time

 

[DaveInGA]

Another excellent casting forum:

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/