Standard Member Revolverman posted this 09 February 2013 Ive always used wheelweights for moderate loads in 45 colt 357 and low velocity 1800 fps 308 loads and never had any leading problems. The current least expensive way to ship this alloy is via USPS Flat Rate boxes.
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If I had to pick from either for a large quantity - Id opt for the Lyman alloy.
Lyman 2 casting alloy. Alloy which is 30 antimony and 70 lead useful for increasing Sb content in any alloy. These alloys varied in their composition and were identified as 2 Alloy4 Alloy and 6 Alloy. 4 pounds Linotype 1 pound 5050 bar solder 5 pounds pure lead will make 10 pounds 2 alloy.
Leading with Lyman 2 alloy. Linotype IS a tad harder than Lyman 2. Hardball alloy is 6 Sb 2.
To make true Lyman 2 use one part by weight of SuperHard to 47 parts of lead and 03 parts of pure tin. Add to Wish List. You are purchasing 10lbs of this bullet alloy ingot so if you need a total of 20lbs simply order a quantity of 2 for this item.
9 pounds wheelweights 1 pound 5050 bar solder will make 10 pounds 2 alloy. The pics show a mold that is too cold and possibly alloy too cold. Sn to alloy 2 the Sn added to bring the Sn up to 2.
90 Pb 5 Sb 5 Sn Ingot Dimension. Average weight and air cooled tested 13 BHN with the LBT BHN tester on the second day after casting in 2 weeks it remained 13 BHN in 30 days it reached 14 BHN. Magic Alloy 6Sb2Sn92Pb Antimonial Lead Modern equivalent of Lyman 2 Casting Alloy Commonly also known as Hardball or Magnum alloy Foundry Bullet Alloy with Certified Analysis 66 lbs.
I cast with a mix of about 952525 which i half richness. 2122013 According to the Lyman cast bullet handbook 3rd edition page 57you can make 2 two different ways. Of Lyman 2 and I set pot temp to 635F and I pre-heat my molds.
To start viewing messages select the forum that you want to. 2 Tang Sight for some Henry Repeating Arms. 5262016 Lyman 2 alloy is the perfect alloy for all-around bullet casting for smokeless powder reloading but linotype is quite good also.
Sold in 9 pound chop blocks shown in the illustration or in 50 pound prepackaged boxes. Available direct from factory at Woodridge Qld or delivered to all states. My bottom pour pot didnt make it to a new location a couple of moves ago.
The tin content of this alloy provides great cast ability for bullets filling the mold more thoroughly. Technical Information Alloy Composition. Today only the hardest of these alloys 2 Alloy is recommended for all centerf ire rifle and pistol loads.
Magic Alloy - 2 Ingots 6Sb2Sn92Pb Antimonial Lead Modern equivalent of Lyman 2 Casting Alloy Commonly also known as Hardball. Mixing Your Own 2 Bullet Alloy Over the years Lyman has used several different lead alloy materials as standards for bullet-making. Then drop keepers at a steady no too slow rate.
Leading with Lyman 2 alloy. If this is your first visit be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. With the acquisition of 30 pounds of RotoMetals 16 - 1 alloy its time to explore the bullets of Elmer Keith using the alloy he preferred.
The antimony creates sufficient hardness to prevent barrel leading. I cast the first 5 drops of the mold fast and furious and cull those. Using alloys of consistent formula rather than scrap eliminates the need for testing and adjusting for variations.
Alloy 2-1 was made by adding 1 pound SH and 313 Gr. Alloy 2-1 cast with Lyman 311672 15930 Gr. Bullet Casting Alloys Tin.
33K Views Last Post 10 February 2013. So its back to a little 10 lb. Pot single burner propane stove a dipper and of course the moulds.
This is pure certified Lyman 2 Alloy virgin alloy no scrap. Please call for current rates which includes shipping handling and insurance. Price listed is per pound and they are sold by the pound in 5 pound increments.
Please order in nine pound increments. Lyman 2 should cast like a dream. 16- 1 is 6 tin.
5182020 Another product from Rotometals is SuperHard. This modern version of the old Lyman 2 is an excellent all-around alloy for. Click the register link above to proceed.
Hardball Bullet Casting Alloy consists of 2 tin 6 antimony and 92 lead. Bullet Casting Alloy consists of 2 tin 6 antimony and 92 lead - also known as hardball. Fourty years of bullet casting and this is the nicest alloy it has been my pleasure to use.
Cast Iron Lead Pots. 2 tin 6 antimony 92 lead in 5kg ingots - known as hardball. You may have to register before you can post.