Wheel Weight Alloy

[MR CHEN]

I read that WW alloy will cast smaller and heavier in it's original state.

What can be added to it to change this behavior and maintain about the same bhn? I have lino, pure and some 60/40.

[Dusty Bannister]

You need to clarify your question. WW alloy will cast smaller and heavier than what? Pure lead is dense. It casts as heavy as common lead will cast. It also shrinks. Adding tin will not have a great deal of affect on diameter other than a well filled out mold. COWW contains lead, tin and antimony and other tramp metals. Adding tin or antimony will dilute the lead and the bullet will cast lighter. The antimony you add will result in an increased bullet diameter.

[243winxb]

Linotype for a larger diameter, harder and lighter bullet.

[fredj338]

You melt clip ww down & cast bullets & they are the size & weight they are. Lighter than pure lead, heavier than Lino or lino alloys.

[MR CHEN]

Thanks guys.

[Hardcast416taylor]

Now you know why mold makers list what their molds cast up using Lyman #2 or straight WW alloy.Robert

[MR CHEN]

I realize now my question was vague at best.
I'm looking to get the COWWs to be a little closer to the bullet weight and dia. within reason, that I'm looking for, 158@.358.
Will I have to make the #2 ? What's the blend for that using the COWWs?
I have lino, pure lead and some 60-40.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Add more tin.

Before you ask how much tin to add, even if you stated what mold manufacturer and what weight you are getting now with straight COWW, I still wouldn't have an answer for you. What I'd do is start by adding 1% tin, then cast some. if you don't reach your target, then add another 1%...and so on, until you reach your target weight. Boolit diameter is another thing, but you can be checking that as you're testing the weight, then you will get a feel for what happens when adding tin.
good Luck,
Jon

[MR CHEN]

I do have some tin in the form of solder, 95/5 and 66/44. I'll give that a try.
Thanks Jon.

[Larry Gibson]

Add enough of the solder (either) so you are adding 2% tin to the COWWs. It's not rocket science; Add 1/2 lb of the 60/40 solder to 9 1/2 lbs of COWW.

[Conditor22]

I cast all my pewter/tin into 1/2 oz boolits for easy alloying and sweetening of the pot.

[MR CHEN]

Add enough of the solder (either) so you are adding 2% tin to the COWWs. It's not rocket science; Add 1/2 lb of the 60/40 solder to 9 1/2 lbs of COWW.

I'm new at this. It's not rocket science if you have experience.
Thank you for the info. I will try it.

[MR CHEN]

I cast all my pewter/tin into 1/2 oz boolits for easy alloying and sweetening of the pot.

This is a very good idea... thanks

[Stephen Cohen]

I cast all my pewter/tin into 1/2 oz boolits for easy alloying and sweetening of the pot.

What a brilliant and simple idea, as simple as I am I never thought of it. Regards Stephen

[6bg6ga]

Its a really good idea

[woodbutcher]

Conditor22.Now that`s just slicker than goose grease.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo