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Pewter - Tgc - 09-25-2022
Hey guys, has anyone used pewter to blend with lead for bpcr bullets? Pewter scrap claims 92%-95% tin and5%-8% antimony with perhaps some copper,depending upon source. Tim
RE: Pewter - DirtySteve - 09-25-2022
I have used it with very good success for pistol bullets. My 9mm would shoot 4" groups at 50 yards.. I would not hesitate to use it for rifle bullets.
RE: Pewter - Tgc - 09-27-2022
Steve, thank you for sharing your experience. I will be trying it this fall. I first need a bullet mold for my new to me 44 90 Remington Straight . Thanks again, Tim.
RE: Pewter - Hiwall55 - 09-28-2022
If you need some 44-90 straight brass, I have 50 made from 2.6 starline brass. $40 shipped They measure 2.440
RE: Pewter - Tgc - 09-29-2022
Highwall 55, thank you. In these days of lack of products and price gouging your offer is refreshing and more than fair. I'll take them. Thanks again. Tim
RE: Pewter - beltfed - 09-29-2022
TGC
What rifle and twist is the new 44-90?
and what is the chambering?
A specific Paper Patch chamber
Or a "standard" chamber.
If a standard chamber, you might look at two Buffalo Arms molds:
JIM443495EPP for an 18 twist
JiM441505EPP for a 17 twist.
You can specify the actual diameters to fit your chamber/bore and groove,
beltfed/arnie
RE: Pewter - Tgc - 09-29-2022
The rifle is a Rolling block target rifle. It was rebarreled with a badger 1 turn in 18". The deal included some rounds loaded with grease groove bullets. I have yet to do any bore and groove or chamber measurements.
The gunsmith was John King, there is a sticker on the butt stock dated 1999, so I think that it was rebuilt some time before that date. Tim
RE: Pewter - Tgc - 10-19-2022
Highwall 55. Received the brass this morning, looks great. I was impressed with the custom shipping container. Thanks again. Tim.
RE: Pewter - Hiwall55 - 10-20-2022
I have aJohn King roller in 44/70, 2.1. Green Mountain barrel 18twist that loves the BACO 500 grain money with shallow grease grooves. Good luck.