Forrest r
08-08-2021, 02:40 PM
Been wanting to make a large batch of #2 alloy for casting rifle bullets for over a year now. Finely found the time today and did up a 100# batch of #2 alloy.
https://i.imgur.com/OiVSKNX.jpg
Figured why I was at it I did up 200#'s+of range scrap lead/hill pickins ingots.
I've been doing small batches of 18#/20# at a time of 14bhn (91/4.5/4.5) or 2# alloy when casting rifle bullets. Everything is measured but I've been wanting to try a larger more consistent batch of alloy that I can cast for several months and 10/15 different bullets with. Don't know how much difference it will make but I'm about to find out.
The 200# of range lead will keep the pistols & revolvers fed next year.
Time to fire up the molds and see what the #2 alloy can do.
https://i.imgur.com/OiVSKNX.jpg
Figured why I was at it I did up 200#'s+of range scrap lead/hill pickins ingots.
I've been doing small batches of 18#/20# at a time of 14bhn (91/4.5/4.5) or 2# alloy when casting rifle bullets. Everything is measured but I've been wanting to try a larger more consistent batch of alloy that I can cast for several months and 10/15 different bullets with. Don't know how much difference it will make but I'm about to find out.
The 200# of range lead will keep the pistols & revolvers fed next year.
Time to fire up the molds and see what the #2 alloy can do.