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    Soft lead and powder coating

    I have a rather large chunk of lead. It's a sailboat keel. It is supposed to be real close to pure lead. I'm wondering if I can get by without having to add tin to it. I'm going to be water quenching the bullets and then powder coating them. I'll eventually get molds for 9mm, 40 S&W and 45 ACP and won't be pushing them very fast. Just plinking. Will I be able to use this lead as is?

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    I can't answer this question but I'm following for the responses.

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    If you are going subsonic, no problem.

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    Sure you can use it as is or, consider adding a 6 inch length of solder to the pot. That will harden it up a bit.
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