New member and first post. Did a lot of casting and reloading 40 years ago and now have plenty of time and the equipment to renew the hobby in retirement. I have lots of linotype and access to free wheelweights. My intended alloy is 4% antimony, 2% tin and 94% lead for 38/357 and 9MM mid-range loads. I want to use the linotype sparingly so I intend to mix 10# WW with 1.75# Lino and 2oz. of extra tin.
I quickly found that alloys of tin are real expensive. But, at NAPA Auto parts I found solid core solder (Part# WLD 7771856) clearly advertized as 94.5/5.5 Tin/Antimony for $6.69 1lb. spool. I got two spools but I'm a firm beliver in if it looks to good to be true..... NAPA Part# WLD 7771864 is a 1 lb spool of solid core 94.5/5.5 Tin/Antimony billed as Lead Free for $43.99 a spool.
Did I buy a pig in a poke? I have not mixed any alloy yet.