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smokiniron · February 14, 2013, 08:13 PM

Legal issues aside, has anyone tried making bullets from pennies?

I don't suppose it's analogous to the gilding metal bullets from Barnes, Hornady(?) etal., but would it work? Is there a DIY alloy that would reduce the galling effect of the copper in a barrel?

I'm thinking 9mm, .45ACP, and maybe a few rifle rounds in the 30 cal range.

Maybe more academic than practical, but as Mulder said, "The answer is out there..."

February 14, 2013, 08:13 PM	#1
smokiniron Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 232	Making bullets from Pennies.... Legal issues aside, has anyone tried making bullets from pennies? I don't suppose it's analogous to the gilding metal bullets from Barnes, Hornady(?) etal., but would it work? Is there a DIY alloy that would reduce the galling effect of the copper in a barrel? I'm thinking 9mm, .45ACP, and maybe a few rifle rounds in the 30 cal range. Maybe more academic than practical, but as Mulder said, "The answer is out there..." __________________ "Figure Out What You Believe and STAND YOUR GROUND!" Nemo Me Impune Lacessit Lots of Cast Iron to Cook With... and a few defensive firearms, too!