With cheap scrap lead getting harder to find and lead wheel weights being slowly phased out I just started buying virgin alloy from Rotometals. I use there Hardball alloy the most, it's very simular to #2 alloy and works great in my Semiauto handguns and lever rifles. I also use the softer 16 to 1 alloy for some revolver bullets that shoot best with some obturation.yes it cost more but it is clean and casts nice bullets.