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It's never mattered much to me. Is what it is.
Thursday, February 11, 2021, 07:46

I don't stick to rigid alloy recipes either. I know some guys that weigh components of the mix to the gram. As long as my 20 lb. batch is good no worries. Typically my alloy is 80%+ wheelweights and that is fine for about any use. Straight wheelweights are plenty hard with just a trick or two to sweeten the pot. I've played with water dropping and that must work to some extend as the bullets ring, sound different handling them. But I have had accuracy issues with purpose made harder bullets. They can be a little tricky. The only time I deviate is when I purposely try for softer alloy. Oh I fiddle with a little tin to make things fill out better, more crisp, and a small amount of hoarded linotype really is nice. But that is only a few ounces to 20 lbs.

ML demand only pure soft plumbers lead. Unless you are toying with Sabots (delightful invention from Arkansas - for the application) which are a good way to get rid of unwanted cast bullets of 45 cal. or so.

I guess I have a too laid back attitude. Ditto for traditional size/lube, alox coating, or powder coating. I just do whatever the mood strikes and run with it. Doug don't complain either.

Soon I plan on trying almost pure lead in powder coating for my low velocity bellygun applications. .32, .38 Spec., and .380. I don't think it would lead, especially if I double the bet and gas check. Still mulling that over. Suitable JHP are hard to find so I'll just do something myself.