new to cast bullets

[tdoyka]

what is 95%lead and 2.5%antimony and 2.5% tin? does it have a brinell hardness number? if so, what is it?

sorry, i just started cast bullets and i am learning. the gun's i will be casting for are 30-40 krag, 444 marlin, and the 45-70.

[runfiverun]

about 11-12 bhn or so.
it's generally an alloy used in small isotope cores, and should be a very good one to cast with.
I'd set my alloy temp to 700-715 f.

[shoot-n-lead]

about 11-12 bhn or so.
it's generally an alloy used in small isotope cores, and should be a very good one to cast with.
I'd set my alloy temp to 700-715 f.

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And, I find that my molds typically determine the temp that I run my pot.

[tdoyka]

thanks fellows!!!

[Tar Heel]

This publication will help you as will all the information contained on the indicated web site. You would be well served to read this document. http://www.lasc.us/Fryxell_Book_textonly2.pdf

[tdoyka]

thanks. i'm going to read it like a billion times..:-D:p

[cbrick]

thanks. i'm going to read it like a billion times..:-D:p

Maybe not that many times, there would be no time for casting or shooting. :mrgreen:

Rick

[Tom Myers]

what is 95%lead and 2.5%antimony and 2.5% tin? does it have a brinell hardness number? if so, what is it?

sorry, i just started cast bullets and i am learning. the gun's i will be casting for are 30-40 krag, 444 marlin, and the 45-70.

This is what the Precision Cast Bullet Alloy Calculator (http://www.tmtpages.com/Alloy/alloycalc.htm) estimates as the Brinell Hardness number of your alloy.
Hope this helps.

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