310 cadet bootlits

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310 cadet bootlits

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What’s a good starting point for lead alloy for casting ie lead, tin, antimony for 310 cadet?
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range scrap is fine
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I better ask GG nicely if I can get some :D
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I am sure the price will be right!
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So range scrap might be a possibility but I do have several kg’s of lead I could also use if I can
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25:1 lead / tin.
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Any ideas on sourcing the tin?
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eBay. Pewter tankard.
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Plumbers bar solder.
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#10 Post by dromia »

Lead free solder for the tin.

You only need a little tin to help with fill out, I use an inch of solder to 1lb of lead, you do not in any way want hard bullets.

Avoid any antimony like the plague.
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