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[dlbleak]

i rinsed it well and let it set in the sun for 4-5 days. still heard a little pop and sizzle every now and then!

 

[dlbleak]

dlbleak, I'm still trying to educate myself about bullet casting. I thought this bit of info from Glenn Fryxell's book on lasc.net was interesting. The range scrap you cleaned up might be within the useful hardness depending on what you are casting.

http://www.lasc.us/Fryxell_Book_Chapter_3_alloySelectionMetallurgy.htm


Application Hardness Range
Light target loads (<800 fps and 10,000 psi) BHN 6-12
Standard revolver loads (800-1000 fps, 16,000 psi) BHN 8-14
+P revolver loads (1000-1200 fps, 20,000 psi) BHN 10-16
Magnum revolver loads (1200-1500 fps, 35,000 psi) BHN 12-20
454 Casull (1400-1800 fps, 50,000 psi) BHN 16 and up

thanks for an excellent read! that cleared up a few questions i had. i water drop all of my cast stuff. so, i think you are correct in that i miht have been ok to use it.