I got ready to cast some boolits today and found that I had exhausted my old supply of alloy. Did an inventory of material on hand, and have:
104.2 lbs of pure lead
14 lbs of scuba weights - Probably COWW
2.5 lbs of 50/50 bar solder
440 lbs of Linotype pigs
The formula of my old supply of casting metal has been forgotten, so no help there. None is left for an XRF.
What would be a good general purpose alloy?
I cast for 38/357, 9mm, 44 special/magnum, 45ACP in handguns, and 223, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm mauser, 308, 30-06, and 45-70 for rifles. Is there a general purpose alloy that be a fit for all these calibers, or would I be better off to tailor my alloys for specific calibers? Can no longer score any wheel weights in my area.
I have tried the alloy calculators on this site and elsewhere, but can't seem to get them to where it all makes sense to me.
Any help would be most appreciated.
Rich in Kentucky