The oakum is put in the joint first and then the lead poured on top of it and then the joint is tapped down after the lead hardens. No oakum on top since there is no room. If you pour the lead first it will go down past the joint into the pipe which would be extremely bad.
I have about half that & am 66. It might last the rest of my life, but I would have to stop shooting idpa.Originally Posted by Rickf1985
Let's see, 25 lbs. should last you the rest of your life. I have just shy of 4,000 lbs. and I am 70. I guess I really need to start selling some lead huh? Oooh look, more lead cheap!!! Got to grab that.!!!! Yea, it is an addiction.
EVERY GOOD SHOOTER NEEDS TO BE A HANDLOADER.
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I have near enough for the rest of my life, already. I still ball out and buy my lead in the shape of pistol bullets, as long as the prices stay decent.
My rifles shoot bullets 130 grains and less. I can cast several thousands with the pittance of lead I already have. I don't shoot cast in autoloaders, either.
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