That’s what I’m talking about, never have I seen anything like this and in the past I’ve used fishing sinkers, lead from drain pipes, roof flashing you name it and never had a problem.... even with wheel weights.
Never an issue with anything, that’s why I ask so many questions in the other thread..
As too the mold being hot...
yes it was hot , can you get them too hot?
I’ve never heard of anyone having too let the mold cool down.
In my small pot it’s always been a problem keeping it hot while adding more lead.
The puddle in the sprue never solidified , it kinda’ frosted over and loooked like grains of sand.
However the metal did harden after a bit.
As too the unknown source lead....
It’s never made any difference in the past.
However most of my lead I’ve had for years , except the lead that was used for theses balls.....
Just for farts & giggles , I’ve got a Friend with a lead tester, I think I’ll get him to check this stuff out for me.
Has anyone here ever checked the hardness of a Hornady round ball?