How to mix up a batch of 1:16 Alloy..??

[sargeny1]

Hi all...Not to sound mathematically challenged....BUT...how would one go about mixing up a batch of ole Elmer Keith's 1 to 16 lead alloy..??? How much lead..??? How much tin..??? What per cent of what..??? In deference to Mr. Keith, I will use known pure certified metals....I want to try to duplicate his results....What say ye learned gentlemen..???
Thanks to all who have helped in the past.....
Pete

[ANeat]

If im not mistaken it would be 16 pounds of lead to 1 pound of tin. I think that comes out to 6.25% of tin.

[Firebird]

Yes, it's 1 part tin and 16 parts lead - which give a total of 17 parts so it's 5.9% tin and 94.1% lead.

[sargeny1]

Thank You Gentlemen...!!!!!