When I was at the dentist I mentioned I was into CAS and also cast my own bullets. He smiled at me and you would think I was his long lost brother.
Seems the x-ray film they use has a piece of think lead over it and they have a heck of a time getting rid of it legally. Can't dump it in the trash and companies that remove it charge a pretty penny.
So I come out of there with about 4 grocery bags full of these pieces that are about 1x1 inch and thick as a piece of paper. It takes a bunch to melt down into bullets but it is lead and it does work.
There is a bit of trash remaining after they have melted but you skim that off and you're in business. I usually throw in one or two of my WW ingots so I have no idea of the make up of the lead :wink:
I got some antimony and tin off ebay and put some of that in too. If in doubt add more stuff.
All to say it might be a source for you if you are having difficulty finding lead.
ÇR
