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Posted: **Thu Dec 26, 2013 9:11 am**

Some observations on the use of quicksilver (mercury) to harden bullets, and the development of bullet alloys by John Rigby & Co. - Rigby, Quicksilver & Bullet Alloys

David

Posted: **Thu Dec 26, 2013 3:01 pm**

I do like this bit:

Match and military bullet formula
Lead 94lbs 5oz
Antimony 3lbs 4oz
Mercury 2lbs
Bismuth 7oz

The mercury might be a tad problematical to source these days.

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