Interested in casting my own bullets. Looking for sources of 92-6-2 lead ingots.

[Bobby]

With pistol powders becoming more and more available, I find myself wanting to start reloading for 9mm and 45 ACP. When I start my reloading adventures, I intend to purchase bullets at first. This makes sense to me because it is one less thing to worry about as I learn the step by step process when it comes to reloading. Eventually, I would like to also cast my own bullets. For those of you who cast your own bullets, is it possible to reload for 9mm and 45 ACP with pure lead ingots? Or, should I only be looking at 92-6-2 lead ingots for bullet reloading?

I am not interested in going the wheel weight route at this time. I would rather stick with new lead ingots so I know what I am getting when it comes to the lead I use. Can anyone recommend good sources of lead ingots in Central Indiana? If there is someone locally dealing with lead ingots, I may be able to avoid shipping charges.

While I have been interested in reloading for months, I only made the decision to look into casting my own bullets a couple of days ago. So, any advice for a new guy would be appreciated.

 

[ScouT6a]

If you get on-line, you can buy ingots of processed wheel weights. Most of the work will have been done for you. For 9 mm and .45 ACP at standard velocities, those would work fine. You could also buy Linotype and add soft lead.

 

[red_zr24x4]

9's, 45acp, 45 colt, 38's, 357's, 44's were casting all these using straight wheel weights

 

[17 squirrel]

I don't know of anyone local but here is a source..
Welcome to RotoMetals, Inc - Non Ferrous Metals and Custom Alloys Call Toll Free 1-800-779-1102

 

[biggen]

If you want to use pure lead you may want to look into powder coating your bullets.
Lots of info here Cast Boolits

 

[AngryRooster]

With pistol powders becoming more and more available, I find myself wanting to start reloading for 9mm and 45 ACP. When I start my reloading adventures, I intend to purchase bullets at first. This makes sense to me because it is one less thing to worry about as I learn the step by step process when it comes to reloading. Eventually, I would like to also cast my own bullets. For those of you who cast your own bullets, is it possible to reload for 9mm and 45 ACP with pure lead ingots? Or, should I only be looking at 92-6-2 lead ingots for bullet reloading?

I am not interested in going the wheel weight route at this time. I would rather stick with new lead ingots so I know what I am getting when it comes to the lead I use. Can anyone recommend good sources of lead ingots in Central Indiana? If there is someone locally dealing with lead ingots, I may be able to avoid shipping charges.

While I have been interested in reloading for months, I only made the decision to look into casting my own bullets a couple of days ago. So, any advice for a new guy would be appreciated.

I'm pretty close to you in Winchester and have had problems finding local sources for lead for years. If you are interested in going the internet route and placing an order I'd be happy to split it with you.

 

[TBone3006]

Indiana Bullet Company has this alloy for sale in ingots. Price was 2.37 lb. about 3 months ago.

 

[sgtonory]

Search Castboolits.com also there is a good artical From Ingot to Target: A Cast Bullet Guide For Handgunners, Table of Contents - Fryxell/Applegate

 

[sgtonory]

You don't need that hard of a lead for handgun rounds. I use lead around 10bhn for 9, 40 and 45. I cast my boolits out of range scrap. Check your local scrap yards for lead also castboolits.com has people that sell lead around $1 per pound shipped.

 

[Slim400]

yes we have 6-2-92 hard lead 2.00 per LB BHN 18
SOFT LEAD 1.50 PER LB


INDIANA BULLET CO
Dave

 

[AngryRooster]

yes we have 6-2-92 hard lead 2.00 per LB BHN 18
SOFT LEAD 1.50 PER LB


INDIANA BULLET CO
Dave

Looked on the website and didn't see that. Do we just call you about it?

 

[sgtonory]

yes we have 6-2-92 hard lead 2.00 per LB BHN 18
SOFT LEAD 1.50 PER LB


INDIANA BULLET CO
Dave

That is a good price on the 92-6-2