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beenthere · April 3, 2005, 03:19 PM

I've read that if you set your leadpot to below 700 degrees the lead weights will melt but the other alloy weights will float to the top and can be scooped out. I know that's what happens with the steel clips. There's also a process for hardening bullets after they are cast by putting them in a oven for an hour (I think) at around 250 degrees, then lifting the tray to the sink & cooling with gently running water. They need to sit for at least a few days to around a month for the hardening process to complete (Don't ask me why) and the hardening lasts for about a year. Then it begins to deteriorate? Never tried it but I will by next year.

April 3, 2005, 03:19 PM	#5
beenthere Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2004 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 460	Wheelweights I've read that if you set your leadpot to below 700 degrees the lead weights will melt but the other alloy weights will float to the top and can be scooped out. I know that's what happens with the steel clips. There's also a process for hardening bullets after they are cast by putting them in a oven for an hour (I think) at around 250 degrees, then lifting the tray to the sink & cooling with gently running water. They need to sit for at least a few days to around a month for the hardening process to complete (Don't ask me why) and the hardening lasts for about a year. Then it begins to deteriorate? Never tried it but I will by next year. __________________ The weak, and those unwilling to make the struggle, soon resign their liberties for the protection of powerful men or paid armies; they begin by being protected, they end by being subjected. Louis L'Amour