foundry lead

[skimmerhead]

i got some foundry lead that reads 62pb-23sb-15sn, i've looked for any threads for mixing recipes and have come up empty. i went on lasc webb site all recipes but foundry. i don't know where to look, i have a friend with a print shop that keeps me well stocked with lino-mono. but he still uses an old ludlow press that they use mostly foundry. any one have a tip where to look for mixing this stuff with ww or soft pb? thanks skimmerhead:veryconfu

[257 Shooter]

Skimmer, Do a search for Alloy calculator on the site. It does not have Fondry type listed but you can change the formulas to show the Correct PB, SB,SN percentages. I tried to attach the link below.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=86019&highlight=Alloy+Calculator

[hammerhead357]

Skimmer, what alloy do you want to end up with? If I remember correctlly I used to mix about 55 percent WW with 45 percent foundry to make the equivilent.

I am not where I can access my information but it came from the Cast Bullet Association....Wes

[David2011]

Skimmer,

The lead alloy calculator available online should help you with how much of what to dilute the foundry type. That's GOOD stuff!

David

[Echo]

Skimmer, you probably want to have about 2-3% Sn, with the Sb along for the ride. Since your stuff is 15% Sn, 5-6 parts Pb or WW to one part Foundry will give you a very good alloy.

[skimmerhead]

thanks guy's i'll check out that site, i want too see my options on mixing, 90-6-2 or90-5-5, mixing with ww or soft pb. if i can mix an accecptable recipe with soft lead, i'll save my lino and mono to mix with ww. thanks again!!

skimmerhead:lovebooli

[skimmerhead]

hey hammerhead! i'm still waiting, you said you'd look me up next time you came thru town. bring a few empty bucktes we'll fill e'm with tar balls.

skimmerhead:veryconfu