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mac1911
05-04-2010, 07:28 AM
What is "plumbers lead" and how can it be identified?
200# offered to me, like to use it if I can.
possibles

for black powder balls?

mix with wheel weights?

WILCO
05-04-2010, 08:12 AM
What is "plumbers lead" and how can it be identified?
200# offered to me, like to use it if I can.
possibles

for black powder balls?

mix with wheel weights?

Here's some links:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=362813

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?p=2059545

http://www.lasc.us/CastBulletAlloy.htm

DLCTEX
05-04-2010, 08:50 AM
It should be treated as pure lead and amended as needed. I mix it 50/50 with WW for 45 ACP and 38 Spc.

docone31
05-04-2010, 09:08 AM
Plumbers lead is good.