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Paul B. · October 5, 1999, 01:14 PM

Contender. This is why I add a pound of linotype metal to the wheel weights. It adds more tin. Get thee to a hardware store, and get a roll of 50-50 solder, and add that to your melt. I believe they come in one pound rolls, so you will be adding about one half pound of tin to the mix. See if that cures the problem of bullets not filling out. After adding it to the melt, flux well and make sure it is thoroughly mixed.
You might even start out with half a roll, and see if that cures the problem. It usually doesn't take a whole bunch of tin to clear this up.
Paul B.

October 5, 1999, 01:14 PM	#16
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,802	Contender. This is why I add a pound of linotype metal to the wheel weights. It adds more tin. Get thee to a hardware store, and get a roll of 50-50 solder, and add that to your melt. I believe they come in one pound rolls, so you will be adding about one half pound of tin to the mix. See if that cures the problem of bullets not filling out. After adding it to the melt, flux well and make sure it is thoroughly mixed. You might even start out with half a roll, and see if that cures the problem. It usually doesn't take a whole bunch of tin to clear this up. Paul B.