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  1. 19-02-2017, 11:25 PM #1
    Tertle
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    Lead hardness 00 buckshot

    I see on the outside of my Lee 00 Buckshot mold "pure lead should be used for round balls" is this a hard and fast rule? has anyone used variations in hardness? I've a shitload of pure lead so no issue there but just curious! will start casting in a few days
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    You could use harder lead but pure lead will expand better, if you have trouble with the buckshot not forming proper round balls add a little tin to the mix it breaks the surface tension and the lead flows
    into the mould better.
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