Best type of lead for C&B balls and bullets

[mrappe]

I found a guy selling 150-200 lbs of lead from a sailboat. I wonder how soft that stuff is. Any ideas?

Thanks

 

[Rifleman1776]

Not a clue. Try to get a sample and test.

 

[mrappe]

If this lead is too hard for round balls. I may be able to use it for my .45. Are some leads too hard for cartridge pistol bullets?

 

[Rifleman1776]

I don't know if it is possible to have a lead "too hard" for modern cartridge pistols. I used to use a very hard bullet in my .44 from an Arkansas company (now closed due to retirement) that I could shoot at high velocities with never a leading problem.
But, others may want to chime in on the "too hard" question.

 

[Hawg]

Are some leads too hard for cartridge pistol bullets?

It's possible to have lead too hard for bp cartridge loads but wheel weights aren't it

 

[mrappe]

Well I have 45 Colt and a 45 ACP so maybe if it it too hard for the 45 LC I could use it for the 45 ACP.