de1216
.30 Stingray
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Post by de1216 on Nov 8, 2016 13:27:46 GMT -5
Good day all. I plan to purchase a reserve qty for future bullet casting. Don't plan to heat treat after casting, most bullets will be for mild to heavy 45 colt , 45-70, 38/357. Zipmetals offers a variety of casting material. What to choose?
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Post by zac0419 on Nov 8, 2016 16:45:47 GMT -5
ZIp seems pretty pricey, but I will admit I haven't looked in a while. When I was looking I would lurk around castboolits and jump on some that popped up.
I personally like the radiology lead I picked up on CB (aaron on this forum) and the alloy is pretty good for casting/shooting/hunting.
Others with more experience will be along shortly.
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Post by sixshot on Nov 8, 2016 17:38:28 GMT -5
For the applications you mention I'd just buy range scrap metal where ever I could find it & be very happy. WW's are great but becoming hard to find. No need to buy expensive certified alloy for handguns or slow rifle loads, just my opinion.
Dick
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Post by Squatch on Nov 9, 2016 8:44:57 GMT -5
Missouri bullets seems to have the best price on bulk lead and in different alloys with 65# flat rate shipping. You didn't say how much you want, but if you are looking at larger qualities and live near a foundry that deals in lead alloys you might find a better price. Major port cities tend to have them, like Seattle.
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cmillard
.375 Atomic
MOLON LABE
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Post by cmillard on Nov 9, 2016 9:43:57 GMT -5
I usually buy from rotometals. Great company!!
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Paden
.375 Atomic
Lower Goldstream Creek
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Post by Paden on Nov 9, 2016 14:10:49 GMT -5
Good day all. I plan to purchase a reserve qty for future bullet casting. Don't plan to heat treat after casting, most bullets will be for mild to heavy 45 colt , 45-70, 38/357. Zipmetals offers a variety of casting material. What to choose? Lyman #2 will cover your range of use and then some. Rotometals is a good company to deal with. Not familiar with Zipmetals. |
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Post by fanofthefortyone on Nov 9, 2016 17:35:30 GMT -5
There are several guys on castboolits selling alloy COWW and SOWW, about $65 for 60 pounds shipped.
Ronnie
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Post by themachinist on Mar 29, 2017 22:19:44 GMT -5
If you live near the coast look for junk sailboats the Keels in them are often lead. And can be gotten free or cheap. I bought one in Florida 3000lb for $300. Of course I had to cut the boat apart and melt this giant block. Sadly I moved to Idaho and didn't get to take much with me. Now looking for a similar opportunity.
Good luck
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Post by boatswainsmate on Mar 30, 2017 3:58:23 GMT -5
Good day all. I plan to purchase a reserve qty for future bullet casting. Don't plan to heat treat after casting, most bullets will be for mild to heavy 45 colt , 45-70, 38/357. Zipmetals offers a variety of casting material. What to choose? What kind of bullet lubrication will be using. With powder coat and Hi-tec your able to use softer lead without to much worry of leading. Which in turn will save you from buying expensive lead to make bullets. There's a gentlemen in Utah that has allot of range scrap for sale at a decent price. His alloy is averaging 10 BHN. Jetsfan on the castboolit website is also a straight shooter if you want WW lead. |
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Post by twofocused on Apr 7, 2017 20:32:28 GMT -5
Lucky13 bullets out of kernersville NC is closing up shop and selling all his lead. You may want to contact Don and ask about a bulk price.
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