Swag alloy?

Is swagging only for pure lead, or can tin:lead alloy be swagged?

I have reshaped bullets made from a range scrap alloy, but I have also broken a $120.00 die doing it. I don't think the tin will harden it enough to be a serious problem. It is the Antimony that really hardens the lead. I would just go slow and easy with the tin alloy until you're sure it won't damage your dies.

Greetings,

I have been swaging 0.314" HBWC bullets with 30:1 Lead:Tin.

Stick on Wheel Weights is what I am currently using.

I use a Corbin CSP-1 press.

Try to keep the hardness around 6-7 Brinell.

Cheers,

Dave

I think BTsniper uses clip on WW in his 22lr cases to .224 projectiles.