Pond James Pond
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It may be that I've missed them, but it seems that whenever the manufacture of bullets is discussed casting seems to be the preferred method.
However, from the little I've read, it seems that swaging has real advantages: greater degree of precision in the final diameter, fewer imperfections, no need to expend time and fuel melting lead alloy and therefore presumably few risks of lead inhalation as it is done at room tempt, with manual force.
So, why don't people opt for this more?
If I were to get into bullet making, I'd give this a serious thought given my circumstances...
However, from the little I've read, it seems that swaging has real advantages: greater degree of precision in the final diameter, fewer imperfections, no need to expend time and fuel melting lead alloy and therefore presumably few risks of lead inhalation as it is done at room tempt, with manual force.
So, why don't people opt for this more?
If I were to get into bullet making, I'd give this a serious thought given my circumstances...