Hello friends and neighbors,
I am reaching out to you guys for help. I bought some lead from roof flashing, about 50 lbs. It is dirty of course but after smelting it looks good.
I set aside 20 lbs for my muzzleloader. I cast some .54 cal round ball and they loaded and shot great.
I would like to alloy the remaining 30 lbs to something that is similar to COWW lead.
I have read these threads extensively. I have downloaded the lead alloy calculator and got it to work. (This is no slam on the creator of the Excell program. It is an awesome tool. I am commenting on my lack of computer savvy more than anything else.)
I have read the recipes page from LASC and unless I am wrong they start with either COWW lead or SOWW lead.
I am getting a headache. I come up with 8lbs of linotype per 30 lbs of pure lead for a BHN of 11. Or buying some Superhard from Rotometals.
Can the chemical wizards here please take pity on me and tell me what to do?
I don't mind buying alloying material from Rotometals. I just don't know what to buy. Math and stuff has never been my strong suit.
Thank you in advance for all of your help.