Using Zinc Wheelweights?

[Andy]

Now I know why you shouldn't!

- Accuracy sucked (big time keyholing);
- Powder fell out all over the place; and
- the wheelweight got stuck in my Seating Die.

I can't imagine that Lead-based wheelweights would be any better. What am I missing?

 

[joe-nwt]

You forgot to cut the sprue off......

 

[Rudy H]

You loaded it backwards!

 

[RockChucker]

Toss the furnace as well as any zinc wheel weights, you will never get rid of the contamination.
As you probably found out the mould using zinc will never fill out properly at best to be expecting crap bullets.
Real lead wheel weights work perfectly for casting bullets either rifle or pistol types. Just keep your velocities in the 1000 to 1300fps range.


Sorry for responding!! Thought you had asked an intelligent question thats all...........

 

[Andy]

This thread kinda went over your head didn't it?

 

[thebuckhunter]

To solve the powder falling out problem, use your hot melt glue gun to seal up any holes. It might even help with the keyholing issue. Good luck,

-Jason

PS- I think someone really missed the boat!

 

[Andy]

Good idea. My Lee Crimp Die didn't even come close to sealing it up.

 

[shotgunjoe]

Yur usin' the wrong weight,not hevy nuff..

 

[kayceel]

Actually you are supposed to Dremel off the rim clip and fold the weight over on itself before insertion into the case

 

[Eagleye]

Andy; I think I see your problem!! You should be using a longer, heavier wheelweight and folding it double before seating it in the case. Regards, Eagleye

 

[RPM]

Reminder to self. Don't buy a used gun from Andy that he's shot his reloads out of.

 

[dizzy dan 1]

Good one Andy hahahahahaha....DAN>>>

 

[ben hunchak]

Who on earth would use zinc wheel weights without sizing them??