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Ok boys, I need assistance here. I know for a fact these are pewter, but they are ancient (19th century most likely). I am loathe to melt stuff this old down, just in case it is worth more than its...

Ok. I think I may have got a bit too much in first mix. I was having some flaky issues and wondered if that may be the cause

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So question, what would thw result of too mich catalyst in the mix be?

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Looks like 3031 comes pretty close to the military loading. I worked up some loads for J-words with Ramshot TAC that Ibhave not tested yet. Need to dig the lead sled out so i can fire it using a...

Curious to see how that works. That would be closer to the military bullet size and weight.

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I think I have one of those lying around, i might give it a go with som hi-tek coating.

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I am still half tempted to print this thing out and turn it into some kind of guide

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Hey all, what is alproximate shelf life of hi-tek coating once mixed together (stored in a 1 qt sealed steel paint can). I only mixed a small amount to give it a go. I botched it the first time...

I size after the coating, which will work soften the lead.

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Yes, that is what I was looking for. I was tempted to print this thread, but it was over 300 sheets of paper.....so thank you, haha. Normally bake at 435 for a half hour...no issue?

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Too bad we dont know what thise alloys are....most likely tin and antimony, but it could be copper.....inquiring minds want to know

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That is true, I have used alox in the past.

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Beem using sawdust for ages.

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As others have said, i juat mix them in with ruined/unusable brass and scrap it. 25 bucks a bucket locally.

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Just got all my Hi-Tek components a few days ago. Unfortunatley I only have space for a toaster oven, hopefully it will suffice. Those boolits look great btw.

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Purple hot, thats a new one....

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Love casting for 357 sig. Just got set up to do hi-tek coating, so hoping to finally crank the velocity.

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Luckily i have quite a few j-words for this that I got from a member here. That said, i am still gunna cast for it. Plan is to cast 309 boolits and size to 301. Anyone have fave molda for this...

I wouldnt sweat the garbage. Last bucket I smelted I just kept at 650 degrees. I didny have time to sort, so just tossed it all in. Came out clean as a whistle. Stank to high heaven though.

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Such a cathartic hobby. I am also addicted to smelting.

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Basically pure. Good find, none of the dentists in my area use it anymore, all digital.

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I second Oklahoma, that second post should be much harder

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Wow. That should cast a horde of boolits. Depending what you are casting for, some antimony wouldnt hurt

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Wire wheel.

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Got a cast iron dutch oven at a garage sale for 10 bucks and a used propane burner for 15 bucks. Just smelted 8 buckets of wheel weights with the set up. You can also just cut an old propane tank in...