[rickomatic]

are wheel weights the base source for hand castings ???

Wheel weights are the most common scrap lead used in casting bullets, as I'm learning. It's a pretty good mid range alloy as far as hardness goes. If you're going to cast bullets for high powered handguns or rifles a harder alloy is required in order to prevent barrel leading. Linotype lead is a harder alloy than wheel weights. Tin is what you add to "up" your hardness level. I'm learning that there is really an interesting science to it all. That's part of what I like about reloading in general. There is so much interesting stuff to learn.

[Gilbo_3]

Thanks to both for good info ...