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Casting pure lead ingots
Apr 1st, 2024 at 7:43pm
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I acquired some( I believe ) pure lead in various shapes - blocks and what looks like a sheet from around a chimney or vent. Melted it down into muffin pan size ingots. I'm using a propane style torch and on one of the block's I see a blue tint like it might have got to hot ? Any down side to that particular block? The others are bright and shine. Your thoughts on casting temps for the lead and mould. Hoping to make my own 2-1 with tin / antimony for a 40-65 Browning. Asking the experts. Thanks
  
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Re: Casting pure lead ingots
Reply #1 - Apr 1st, 2024 at 8:22pm
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I have seen that blue tint many times and my lead flashing muffins comes out just fine.  Not as good as my wife's cornbread muffins though.
  
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Re: Casting pure lead ingots
Reply #2 - Apr 1st, 2024 at 8:29pm
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I believe the O.P. means a 20-1 mix of tin/lead.
  
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Reply #3 - Apr 1st, 2024 at 8:33pm
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Yes 20-1
  
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Reply #4 - Apr 1st, 2024 at 8:35pm
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I make 20-1 almost exclusively.  Blue too.  I don’t use a propane torch after making pure lead.
  
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