Lead For casting?

[ShooterMcGavin]

So where does everyone get their lead for casting? I have the use of my buddies moulds and equipment but i have not source for lead. I am in The Niagara area, does any one have any suggestions?

thanks,
gavin

 

[saskgunowner101]

Easy. Stop in at a few garages/tire shops and ask for wheel weights. I've heard that some places might give them away, but I've not been that lucky. Usually $20-$25 a pail.

 

[Tumbleweed]

Yup. Wheel weights, a box-of-beer per pickup load, at better tire shops everywhere!

 

[SaddleTramp]

If you know a roofer or contractor they should have access to plumbers lead. This sheet lead was used over soil stacks and roof vents years ago. Now when a roofer does a new shingle job the new covers are synthetic and aliminum. The old sheet lead goes in the dumpster.

 

[ben hunchak]

The old sheet lead will be dead soft and perfect for Black Powder bullets.(pure lead)

 

[ShooterMcGavin]

Thanks guys i appreciate it.

 

[Cactus]

If there is a metal recycler in your area stop by there and get wheel weights.

The one here was closed this morning so I stopped at a big tire shop, asked the guy at the counter and he gave me about 20lbs in a box for nothing.

He was telling me that they keep it untill they get a 50lb bucket full and then one of the guys takes it to the recycle place. I gave him my contact info and offered to pick up any more they collect.


Nice way to start a Saturday...

Cactus

 

[M12shooter]

I have in the past gone top our outdoor rifle/pistol range during off hours. Just picking through the berm I could net 10 ponds of lead in 15 mins. 10 pounds is only about two handfuls though!

 

[Levi Garrett]

Metal scrap yard, pick up Linotype, monotype , babbitt , solder, and roofing scraps, mix to match velocity...

 

[jaguar]

When going to the tire shops, take along a 5 gal plastic pail or two with a good handle and some scrap plywood on the bottom for strength. They often use the same and will swap pails, which is a lot easier than transfering from their pail to what you may have. Quick & easy.
Cheers
Jaguar/The County