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Erik550c

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Hello there,

Before I buy a smoothbore, I need to know if I can somehow buy or make my own lead-free non-toxic shot (something like Bismuth and Tin, or Tungsten) for hunting in California? The law says non-toxic only. I don't know the size of the shot or gun yet.

Thanks again!

Erik
 
Hello there,

Does anyone know where I can buy non-lead metal to use in a mold? I prefer Bismuth and Tin or Tungsten. Anyone know what mold to use for the Pietta Remington 1858 New Army? Takes .454 balls.

Thanks!

Erik
 
Thanks for sending that. Problem is, I was hoping to find an ingot with the proper ratio of Tin and Bismuth. I'm not sure I know how to go about adding the Tin to the Bismuth.

Thank you again.
 
Erik550c said:
Thanks for sending that. Problem is, I was hoping to find an ingot with the proper ratio of Tin and Bismuth. I'm not sure I know how to go about adding the Tin to the Bismuth.

Thank you again.

You might give them a call and ask them. 1-800-779-1102. Its' worth a shot. (no pun intended)

HH 60
 
Actually, you will want to look at an alloy of tin and bismuth, as straight bismuth is highly frangible. .., it crack and fragments easily, so might not do well vs. bone, and depending on your mold, the sprue cutter might crack the ball.

Try this from Roto Metals: 281 Low Melt Alloy which is 52% bismuth and 48% tin. It will be lighter than an all bismuth ball and of course lighter than lead, so you will need to test it some at the range to see how your sights line up.

Using silver and tin solder works in a pinch, BUT it gives you a much lighter bullet, so you really need to check your sights AND for the calibers less than .50, might cast too light a ball to get the job done on big game. :shocked2:

LD
 

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