slugging a barrel

[jcw1970]

can't find my bnh tester and want to slug a barrel. i have some lead roof flashing that i melted down. don't have any pure lead. was wondering if anyone knows if the flashing is soft enough to slug the barrel?

[docone31]

It should be.

[NSP64]

Use the FHT.


Fingernail Hardness Tester. If you can carve a chunk out of it with your fingernail it's soft:drinks:

[randyrat]

Use the ring,ding,tink,thud test. Drop comparable( WWvs your flashing) ingots on concrete and you'll be able to distinguish the difference. I do it all the time......

keep in mind lead alloy ingots don't show their full hardness for a couple weeks maybe more. Of course this depends on your hearing, all the more reason to wear hearing protection when shooting. I have good selective hearing my wife says.

[NSP64]

What?

[mooman76]

Roof flashing is essentually plumbers lead and it is very soft and close to pure. When you melt it down and it sits a little while it should get a purple or blueish tint on top of the melt showing you it is close to pure. Even WW metal will slug a barrel. It's not as good as soft lead but will work in a pinch.