Indianapolis area local source for clean(ed) lead

[Beowulf]

I just got into lead casting to feed my cannons, and by just, I mean my first attempt was last night. It went super smooth and we managed to turn 20 pounds of overpriced lead from RotoMetals into 21 30mm slugs for the smaller cannon (with a little left over). I think I'm hooked as doing the melting and pouring was almost as fun as a day out at the range.

I have 50 more pounds on it's way from eBay at a slightly better rate ($1.6/lb shipped), but it seems to have gotten itself stuck in shipping somewhere. Either way, I'm realizing that if I can find it locally for a better price, I'd be dumb not to.

So, where is everyone sourcing their lead? Or are most folks getting dirty scrap (range scrap, wheel weights, linotype, etc) and cleaning it themselves?

I've got a Lyman Mag25 smelter and it seems to work pretty well, though it wouldn't be really great for cleaning up lead. I guess I'd get a bigger pot for that.

Just for fun, here is video of my very first pour.

[video=youtube;VKQzZLOsYHM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKQzZLOsYHM[/video]

And here's the results of the night's work:

 

[red_zr24x4]

Check the scrap yards and tire shops, that's where we get most of ours.
Be warned though, you need to sort it. Anything with a " Z" on it will be zinc, and you want to remove it. It will screw up a pot of lead.
If you're in doubt about it being zinc, take a set of side cuts and try to cut it. If its lead it will smash / start to cut, if zinc it will be hard.

 

[Leadeye]

Like red says check the scrap yards, I use a Harbor Freight dutch oven to cook the scrap. Segregate your lead by how hard it is, and label the ingots afterwards. Been doing this for 45 years and have used everything from wheel weights to cobalt 60 containers.

 

[Michigan Slim]

A plumber friend
A roofer friend
A tire shop friend
Range lead
A phone company friend

 

[Beowulf]

A plumber friend
A roofer friend
A tire shop friend
Range lead
A phone company friend

Those aren't among the friends I have, sadly. Frankly, I absolutely could use a plumber or roofer friend and not just for their access to cheap lead.

 

[boatswainsmate]

I frequent scrap yard's that I know sell. Lead's out there if willing to find it, haul it and clean it up.

 

[2ridgebacks]

I have indoor range scrap. Fairly clean. Located in New Albany. I would be glad to meet you somewhere in the middle. Price is negotiable pending amount purchased.
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