Thread: Lee 358-158-RF and Other Bullets

Hi Targex. Currently I'm using melted down flashing lead and scraps from leadlight came. I added 50-50 solder to the mix to give me a small tin content. I have a supply of ingots made from wheel weights, but I haven't tried using them yet. My philosophy is to use the softest possible mix in the hope that it will give me a greater chance of expansion.

Originally Posted by Coote

Hi Targex. Currently I'm using melted down flashing lead and scraps from leadlight came. I added 50-50 solder to the mix to give me a small tin content. I have a supply of ingots made from wheel weights, but I haven't tried using them yet. My philosophy is to use the softest possible mix in the hope that it will give me a greater chance of expansion.

You are on the right track, My bullets are cast as soft as possible to get expansion HP's are necessary for 1100Fps or less; over that 50/50 wheel weights and pure lead will expand
well with out a HP, I have Lyman's 170 grain Keith SWC mould if you like I can send you some bullets to try, If you want more weight I also have a mould that casts 220 gr HP and 240 gr FP
would work in your Bergara no problem.

Thanks Shooternz. I will send you a private message.