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Howdy, Got my first bucket of wheelweights and fired up the old skillet, camp stove, etc. I skimmed clips and then fluxed a few times. When I dropped the ingots out, they were of a duller color than the ingots cast from what was in the pot when I received it. Is this a result of a dirty mix? Merkel 140A- .470NE Beretta Vittoria- 12 Ga. J.P. Sauer & Sohn Type B- 9.3x64mm ArmaLite AR-10A4- 7.62x51mm Franchi Highlander- 12 Ga. Marlin 1894 CB Limited- .41 Magnum Remington 722- .244 Rem. and many, many more. An honest man learns to keep his horse saddled. | ||
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It shouldn't be dirty lead, since you fluxed it. I sometimes get color variations, just from the temperature of the melt. Also, pure lead tends to be duller in color in my experience. Don't worry about the color. You're doing ok. Shooters Cast Bullet Alumnus Ric Carter | |||
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No, WW metal will have a frosted appearance compared to a soft lead/tin mix. Just start casting some good cheap bullets and enjoy. Hog Killer IGNORE YOUR RIGHTS AND THEY'LL GO AWAY!!! ------------------------------------ We Band of Bubbas & STC Hunting Club, The Whomper Club | |||
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Thanks fella's! A casting I will go... Merkel 140A- .470NE Beretta Vittoria- 12 Ga. J.P. Sauer & Sohn Type B- 9.3x64mm ArmaLite AR-10A4- 7.62x51mm Franchi Highlander- 12 Ga. Marlin 1894 CB Limited- .41 Magnum Remington 722- .244 Rem. and many, many more. An honest man learns to keep his horse saddled. | |||
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