bullet casting
04-13-2021, 12:16 PM
#1
Boone & Crockett
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bullet casting
I have a question for all you old long time casters. If you add tin to your lead at a 30:1 or 40:1 ratio, will your bullets end up larger or smaller in diameter over using pure lead?
I believe I also read that adding a bit of tin you your lead will allow the lead to flow better. True or not?
I believe I also read that adding a bit of tin you your lead will allow the lead to flow better. True or not?
04-14-2021, 03:44 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Adding tin will allow the mould to fill better to a point, and Heat will also be a part of the equation. Adding alloy weather it is tin, antimony or a combination will make for larger, but lighter bullets.
That said. If a guy is casting with pure and the mould is not filling out well due to not having it dialed in. If you add a pinch of tin the bullets can get heavier. Again that is because the mould is filling out to its max. I have found that moulds can be very finicky. Not every one casts the same.
That said. If a guy is casting with pure and the mould is not filling out well due to not having it dialed in. If you add a pinch of tin the bullets can get heavier. Again that is because the mould is filling out to its max. I have found that moulds can be very finicky. Not every one casts the same.
04-14-2021, 04:41 PM
#3
Boone & Crockett
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eastern PA
Posts: 12,745
Adding tin will allow the mould to fill better to a point, and Heat will also be a part of the equation. Adding alloy weather it is tin, antimony or a combination will make for larger, but lighter bullets.
That said. If a guy is casting with pure and the mould is not filling out well due to not having it dialed in. If you add a pinch of tin the bullets can get heavier. Again that is because the mould is filling out to its max. I have found that moulds can be very finicky. Not every one casts the same.
That said. If a guy is casting with pure and the mould is not filling out well due to not having it dialed in. If you add a pinch of tin the bullets can get heavier. Again that is because the mould is filling out to its max. I have found that moulds can be very finicky. Not every one casts the same.
