Shotgun slug content?

[JScott]

Does anyone know the actual alloy of factory shotgun slugs. They are a possible source of lead in my area, large and easy to see laying on the ground at the range. I know they are pretty soft but does anyone know if they have any tin or antimony, or should they be treated as pure lead? Thanks in advance.

[Leftoverdj]

Factory Forster slugs are swaged. That means they must be very close to pure lead or they would be too hard to swage. You might run into a few home cast or specialty slugs, but I doubt that you would find enough of those to affect your alloy.

[Sundogg1911]

they're usually almost pure lead.

[Ricochet]

.22 bullets and most jacketed bullet cores are swaged from lead wire that's got about 3/4% antimony in it. I doubt the factories would buy a special alloy just for their standard slugs. That stuff's pretty soft after working it.

[JScott]

Thanks for the replies. Looks like I will need to add some tin if I want to try using them or trade them to muzzleloader friends.

[randyrat]

Smelt them into ingots and you will come out ahead on trade. Black powder people are always looking for soft lead.