From what I have been able to glean from other posts, most folks recommend that bullet alloy should be around 20:1 or 30:1 for BPCR.. I know that the tin is supposed to help fill out the bullet, but are there are any other things that it does that makes it a worthwhile venture?... I'm guessing that the old timers in the days of the buffalo most likely shot what they had and that was most likely soft lead... also paper patch shooters seem to have no problems with soft lead.. what are your thoughts?
I want to try the Lyman Postell in my nephew's Shiloh Sharp's 45-70 and I only have soft lead or wheel weight on hand...
Thanks in advance for your kind help
TheMoose