underhills
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I am just getting started in reloading and have a friend that has reloaded for years who is going to mentor me, but he doesn't cast any bullets himself. So here is what I'm dealing with and my questions. I am reloading .40 S&W for a Glock 23 with a factory barrel. I have shot Black Powder for 35 years (started when I was 10) so I have casting equipment, except a 10mm mold, and several hundred pounds of pure lead. I know the pure lead is to soft to use in a modern cartridge. How easy is it to add the alloy to make it harder or closer to wheel weight lead and is it worth my time? Will I experience to much leading with the factory barrel? A match barrel is in the works but right now I'd rather spend my money on putting rounds down range. If I decide to cast my own I will want to keep the smelting pots separate to keep the impurities out of my soft lead for my flintlock and I will have to make sure I don't get the two mixed up.
Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.
Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.