82ndMedic
06-20-2013, 11:01 PM
Hey everyone,
I have a few questions that I have yet to find an answer to that im hoping you may be able to help out with!
1) Using regular SOWW's, assuming pure or almost pure lead content, can these bullets be used in 9mm, .38 spc, and .45 loads at standard velocities if heat treated and water quenched without producing leading?
2) Will a 50/50 mix, pound for pound of COWW and SOWW's be hard enough, with just water quenching straight from the mold for the above calibers, and not produce leading?
3) If 1 and 2 are not possible, what would you mix, ratio wise, of those two alloys, assuming the standard components of each, to maximize the use of about 150 lbs of COWW, and 150 lbs of SOWW that i got for $50?
Im just trying to see how far i can make the last purchase go, as i hate spending money for stuff I used to collect for free when i had a job at a range!
Thank you for your input and vast knowledge!
Nick
-"The Daily Gunner"
I have a few questions that I have yet to find an answer to that im hoping you may be able to help out with!
1) Using regular SOWW's, assuming pure or almost pure lead content, can these bullets be used in 9mm, .38 spc, and .45 loads at standard velocities if heat treated and water quenched without producing leading?
2) Will a 50/50 mix, pound for pound of COWW and SOWW's be hard enough, with just water quenching straight from the mold for the above calibers, and not produce leading?
3) If 1 and 2 are not possible, what would you mix, ratio wise, of those two alloys, assuming the standard components of each, to maximize the use of about 150 lbs of COWW, and 150 lbs of SOWW that i got for $50?
Im just trying to see how far i can make the last purchase go, as i hate spending money for stuff I used to collect for free when i had a job at a range!
Thank you for your input and vast knowledge!
Nick
-"The Daily Gunner"