October 29, 2016, 10:46 AM | #1 |
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Sound of lead
What does a ting sound mean about my ingot when dropped on the concrete. I remember watching something on it but can't remember
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October 29, 2016, 12:59 PM | #2 |
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A "ting" sound indicates that the alloy likely contains Antimony and Tin, both of which are desirable for casting any bullet other than muzzleloading bullets. If it was pure Lead, it would just go, "thud" (no ringing sound), if dropped on a concrete floor.
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October 29, 2016, 02:13 PM | #3 |
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Thank you
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October 30, 2016, 11:29 PM | #4 |
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Its speaking to you, translated its saying something to the effect of "buy a hardness tester"
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October 31, 2016, 12:01 AM | #5 |
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It's the 'thud' sound you don't want to hear.
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October 31, 2016, 02:45 AM | #6 |
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I am too cheap to buy one.
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October 31, 2016, 07:51 AM | #7 |
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Alot of the,old timers got pretty good with the thumbnail test and swear by it. My amigo Bud who has,been casting since before dirt was invented swears by it.
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November 1, 2016, 10:52 AM | #8 |
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I cast over 100,000 bullets before I owned a hardness tester. They are not required, but very informative.
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