Lead shot for alloy

[OKSaddletramp]

Yesterday, I stumbled into approx. 100 lbs of scavenged lead shot in various sizes. I want to mix it with my pure lead/stick-on WW for some rifle and pistol boolits.

I'm thinking 50/50 for rifle (up to 1500 fps) and magnum pistol, 3-1 for .38/.44Sp. Would this do well? Of course, I'll be adding 1-2 % tin/pewter to any mix.

[bangerjim]

Download the free spreadsheet on here and it will answer all your mixing questions. Watch out for too much Sb.......can cause wash in your barrels.

bangerjim

[OKSaddletramp]

Thx, Bangerjim; I had forgotten about that calculator spreadsheet. I had downloaded it shortly after joining, then forgot about it because almost all of my casting so far has been with WW alloy. As they're getting harder to find, it's a good thing I can "roll my own" by using that calculator.

Again, thx for the reminder.

[bangerjim]

Glad to help. I mix all my alloys now. Haven't found/bought/melted COWW's several years.

Mixing opens up many opportunities!

Have fun!

banger