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Old 07-27-2011, 09:02 AM
Adam Helmer Adam Helmer is offline
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Mr. 16 gauge,

According to the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook, my wheelweights and tin mix dropped into a bucket of water are harder than linotype. I have some linotype on establishment, but find OLD wheelweights, tin and a water quench renders up a nice cast bullet for rifles and pistols.

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