tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post4869015567182120248..comments2024-02-28T20:56:23.768-06:00Comments on Sipsey Street Irregulars: Praxis: "From Ingot to Target: A Cast Bullet Guide for Handgunners."Dutchman6http://www.blogger.com/profile/09935420042995679958noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-33121886149879885132013-07-26T14:08:51.434-05:002013-07-26T14:08:51.434-05:00It's worth mentioning that one can also scaven...It's worth mentioning that one can also scavenge non-lead metals for bullets. Such as zinc, commonly used for electroplate, and that is found in pennies. The only important note is, you need to wear a mask(even outside) as the zinc fumes can be very hard on the lungs. <br /><br />Some other details here. http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?136800-zinc-aluminum-bullets<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-1065554795114201072013-07-26T11:30:48.867-05:002013-07-26T11:30:48.867-05:00Makes one wonder how many kilotons of lead could b...Makes one wonder how many kilotons of lead could be recovered from KCR. Earl Flanigannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-8676634325342411132013-07-26T10:54:47.814-05:002013-07-26T10:54:47.814-05:00Just remember to cut the TMJ (total metal jacket) ...Just remember to cut the TMJ (total metal jacket) rounds so they can vent when melted. Failure to do so could potentially cause a small explosion in the melting pot when the core melts but the encapsulating jacket is still intact. I'm told a big pair of diagonal cutters is useful for that purpose.<br /><br />RSRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com