Probably gonna order an Uberti 1858 Remington next Tues.

[gunboat57]

60 pounds divided by 2954 bullets times 7000 grains per pound = 142 grains per bullet

 

[Jamie C.]

60 pounds divided by 2954 bullets times 7000 grains per pound = 142 grains per bullet

Oh, okay... Makes sense now. ( I have no idea why I didn't catch what Steve was saying... It just didn't "click" for some reason. )

Only problem is, there's no telling how much lead I'll lose due to various reasons. Also, 60 pounds is a rough estimate. Might be 40... might be 80. Never weighed it.


J.C

 

[sundance44s]

There will be some net loss due to the doss dirt and grit ...even in clean lead ...I always get 200 / 44 cal balls out of 5 lbs of lead . so with me paying 1.30 a pound for my plumbers grade lead ..I figure I`m getting a box of balls ( 100) for around $ 3.50 a box ...compaired to the 8 to 10 dollars a box for store bought ..and if I add in the price of propane to melt the lead it cost 2 dollars worth to make the 200 balls ....a small tank of propane .

 

[Old Dragoon]

Bottom line, your hands will get really hot and tired long before you run out of lead......