Thanks for all the info! I work with lead alloys and use a hand held X-ray analyzer to get the right mix after cooling. Then adjust accordingly.
My question is there is usually copper in...
Type: Posts; User: brassballs
Forum: Cast Boolits
Thanks for all the info! I work with lead alloys and use a hand held X-ray analyzer to get the right mix after cooling. Then adjust accordingly.
My question is there is usually copper in...
Forum: Our Town
Hello All ! New guy here. Still in Ca. but now moving north to Redding so almost out! If the State of Jefferson deal goes thru I will be out of Californication!
I'm a reloader and a metals...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Yes! Most run 3% but some older ones can be as high as 5% ANTIMONY.
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BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |