Muzzelloader lead balls

[Cain71]

What to do with a bunch of muzzleloader balls in both .45 and .50 caliber,just got these in a box of trade items from a friend and wandered if the could be used to recast bullets?
If this is in the wrong place mods, please move.
Thanks Cain 71

 

[Iceandfire]

Well, you can do the same thing I did 30 years ago when I also wound up with a gob of .44 cal mini balls.... Put them up on a shelf and look at them every 5 years or so. I still haven't decided what to do with them, but they're not eating anything, so I guess I'll just leave them alone.

 

[snorko]

Man rule #326 - if you come into possession of ammunition or ammunition components for which you do not have a firearm, you must procure a firearm in that caliber.

 

[Cain71]

I have the firearms to shoot said lead balls, i just have so much of this stuff, I am at a loss of what to due with more of it. In the trade i also acquired 2 more powder horns, a pound of Goex FFg and a 1/2 container of pyrodex.
Well unless someone has a wonderful Idea, i guess it will sit.

 

[Hoosierbuck]

I wish I had a powder horn...been thinking about getting one for my sidelocks. (AHEM!) It would also make a nice exhibit for when I teach hunter ed. and tell the kids not to pour direct from a bulk powder source into the barrel. The lead...I would keep if I was you. They aren't giving it away anymore.

 

[Rescue912]

Man rule #326 - if you come into possession of ammunition or ammunition components for which you do not have a firearm, you must procure a firearm in that caliber.

Right on! I still shoot round balls out of my traditions muzzy. Much cheaper than sabots and accurate enough for what I do...

 

[TheGunDen]

If you wanted you can make bullets out of them but I am with the other guys. Buy another gun to shoot.

 

[wolfman]

They are probably pure lead, too soft to recast for a centerfire with out alloying to make it harder. Your better off trading or selling if you don't want them, or just keeping to shoot yourself.

 

[Jack Ryan]

I have the firearms to shoot said lead balls, i just have so much of this stuff, I am at a loss of what to due with more of it. In the trade i also acquired 2 more powder horns, a pound of Goex FFg and a 1/2 container of pyrodex.
Well unless someone has a wonderful Idea, i guess it will sit.

I could store them for you.

 

[dak109]

If you decide you won't use any of the stuff, you may think about the pay it forward/karma system. There is one in the breakroom and one going on for reloading components in the classifieds. What better way to share the wealth on INGO I am sure we all have stuff llike this laying around. I plan on going through some of my stuff over the weekend... if the wife doesn't keep me too busy

 

[jimbo-indy]

If you decide to get rid of this stuff, send me a PM.
I' use round ball in both sizes and Goex.
Will gladly make you an offer or I might have something to trade.

 

[Cain71]

It has been put away until Jack Ryan comes through my way and picks it up, sorry I did not get this thread closed last night.

Mods please close at for some reason I don't have that option.

 

[littletommy]

I was gonna say, if you fish, buy a jig mold and melt em down to make jig heads. But I would say giving them to Jack is a worthwhile use also.