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armedandsafe · February 21, 2005, 12:21 PM

Wheel weights are actually pretty hard for black powder. I go to the recyclers and pick up plumbers lead or X-Ray lead. The desirable stuff is pure lead, with no tin or antimony. Every once in awhile I run across a dive belt in the thrift store. The weights are 5lbs each of pure lead and I can often get a belt with 4 or 5 weights for $5 or so. That always makes me happy.

Pops

February 21, 2005, 12:21 PM	#11
armedandsafe Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Location: Moses Lake WA Posts: 1,001	Wheel weights are actually pretty hard for black powder. I go to the recyclers and pick up plumbers lead or X-Ray lead. The desirable stuff is pure lead, with no tin or antimony. Every once in awhile I run across a dive belt in the thrift store. The weights are 5lbs each of pure lead and I can often get a belt with 4 or 5 weights for $5 or so. That always makes me happy. Pops __________________ Armed and Safe: Not just a theory If it time to bury them, it is time to dig them up. Remember, "Behind every blade of grass."