Molding Lead Bullets

alligator123

July 17, 2012 08:43

I have just started molding my own bullets from scrap lead. I understand the bullets have to have 10% tin to make them harder. They suggest using 95/5 solder but that is difficult to find and expensive. Is there any cheaper more readily available source. Thanks

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  alligator123

  July 17, 2012 08:43

  I finally aquired about 50# of linotype and I also have 50# of pure lead. What percent should I mix together for bullets to plink with?
  They will be 44, 45, and 38 calibers.Thanks

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  MIKE WISKEY

  July 17, 2012 12:25

  straigh lino for the .44's (if you load even moderatly heavey) about 1/3 lead & 2/3 lino for the rest (50/50 if you want to strech it)

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  bpost

  July 17, 2012 14:42

  For plinking, under 1,000 FPS, you can get by with 30% lino/lead as long as the lube is good, if you toss in some wheel weights it will help with antimony..

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  JIM STARK

  July 19, 2012 02:05

  I use 3 parts wheel weight to 1 part lino...Works good on just about every caliber...
  JIM.................

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