I dont re-load and certainly dont make bullets/balls. but I see some of you guys do cast your own lead so my question to you is it easy & cheap to obtain? Or is it a pricey pita? I'm only asking because I occasionally have access to fair amounts, maybe several hundred lbs, destined to the scrap yard and knowing that its a tough commodity to get for you would bother me as I could easily take possession of small amounts.I imagine a little chunk( big handfull?) would go a long way and dont know if its even feasable getting it to you vs your purchasing it but like I said if it is "precious" seeing off to be scrapped is such a waste. Its not necessarily pure, may/may not have traces of paint or vegatable oil so just thought to ask here.

I don't use lead, but it is nice that you are inquiring here to help those that do. I am curious, what sort of application allows lead to come in contact with vegetable oil? Just seems like a wierd mix. Like marshmallows and manure.

What is in the lead is somewhat important to anyone casting boolits. Wheel weight lead is good to cast with, battery lead is not, pure lead can be added to to make the proper hardness. A handfull of lead is not really all that much to guys that cast a lot, especially guys shooting ML's or older big bore caliber cartridge rifles since the boolit weights are quite heavy compared to modern high velocity bullets.

 

If you have good lead you want to part with, let me know.

Lead that is pure and soft is a little but difficult to come by. Alloyed lead for casting bullet is easier to get. Figure that the scrap price being paid is around $0.40/lb and to the right person you can get $1/lb delivered for casting purposes.

 

If you really want some money for lead, lead extrusions in wire form go for around $2.5-$4/lb if they're the right size.

 

Check out www.rotometals.com for a comparision of what's out there.

 

What type of lead alloy are you looking to sell?

good lead- bad lead- idk the dif. I do know this stuff is fairly soft and mallable. Not trying to sell it just to give a bit away to someone local/easy who may use it.

i could use some where are you located ? thanks Bob