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Ney Certified Linotype Bullet Casting Alloy Ingot (4% Tin, 12% Antimony And 84% Lead) Approximately 7 lbs Average Weight

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| Manufacturer #: Linotype (1)
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Alloy consists of 4% tin, 12% antimony and 84% lead. This very hard alloy was designed to completely fill the molds used in the printing process prior to the development of computerized typesetting in the late 20th century. It is a bit hard for silhouette shooting or hunting bullets, as it tends to shatter when hitting metal plates or heavy bones. It is very good for higher velocity rifle bullets when target shooting. Often used as a basis for blending special alloys that require a higher percentage of antimony. If you have a good local source of pure lead, blend it 1 to 1 with Linotype alloy to produce Hardball alloy. The Brinell Hardness of this Linotype alloy is about 22. Sold by the ingot, not by weight. Approximate weight is 7 lbs. per ingot.

Technical Information

Nominal Ingot Dimensions:

  • 2" Wide
  • 1.5" Thick
  • 9" Long

    Notes:
  • Sold by Ingot, Not by Weight

    Approximate Brinell hardness by material (see product description for specific alloy):
  • Pure lead, 6
  • Certified linotype, (ingot is stamped LINO), 22
  • 20 to 1 (ingot is stamped 20-1), 10
  • Hardball, (ingot is stamped 2692), 16
  • 30 to 1, 8
  • Pure tin provides only a modest amount of hardening, as its primary purpose is to provide for better filling of the mold.

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