Have moulds, need info.

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Hobbes
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Have moulds, need info.

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So l have moulds for my 45-70 carbine, do l use pure lead in them? Please advise.
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Yes pure lead in nearly all BP castings. Especially if Hollow back minis.
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Thanks. I have about 2200 lbs of pure lead. I got some sheet lead from an x-ray room demolition. have been melting it down and pouring ingots.
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Ya, want it on the soft side.
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