What solution/process works best for oxidation removal?

[Zonie]

Yup.

A couple of hard Arizona Caliche dirt balls can do wonders. You might say they leave a lasting impression! :rotf:

Actually, it all started when I was about 3 years old and my sister shoved me off of the bed. I lit on my head on a hot air register that was on the floor of our Iowa house but, that is another story. :grin:

CC: I haven't seen any Calcium carbide around here either for years.

In addition to the things you mentioned, all of the old gas type headlights for cars and bicycles used it.

(For those who don't know, Calcium carbide produces acetylene gas when it comes into contact with water.)

Of course, like a lot of things there are a lot of sources for it on the web.

 

[Kansas Jake]

I remember the dirt clod fights. Cob piles after corn shelling worked pretty good too for fights.

 

[Juice Jaws]

I know its a moral sin now, but don't forget the BB gun wars. My cousin didn't lose a eye but he does have a nice right front cap tooth for the last 45 or 50 years.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Hey! I resemble that childhood. :shocked2: Wonder any of us survived.

 

[azmntman]

We made nifty grenades with black cats and pill bottles :grin: Dad's beatin stopped that one fine day though :redface:

 

[tenngun]

Black cats stuffed in to dirt clods for us.... or small clay balls. Yes we did a bit of things that would make some today faint in fear.

 

[AZbpBurner]

Why dork around with oxidized lead balls - toss them into the lead pot & make some new ones

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

AZ,

Why dork around with oxidized lead balls

Respectfully, that was not the question in my original post. You are correct if one wants to cast. I gave up casting lead years ago.
Flintlocklar :wink:

 

[F.G. Ford]

Hi,
All of my cast balls are put into a plastic jar ( peanut butter, or mayonnaise jars ( not glass ) Then I spray WD-40 on them, then shake the jar for a few minutes, that will remove the sprue mark, and evenly coat the balls with oil.
Left in the jar, the ball are forever sealed from oxidation.
You only need 20 or so balls in your shooting bag.
Some of my cast balls are over 25 years old.
I hope this helps.
Fred