H&G #50 wadcutter - suggested alloy.

Got the mold yesterday, and although it was made sometime between 1941 and 1964, it looks to be little used.   Been trying to decide what alloy to use.   H&G used Lyman #2 to determine the bullet diameters, and while I could use that, I'm thinking something a bit softer.   Most of my bullets are cast using either 96.00 Pb/1.25 Sb/2.50 Sn or 95.00 Pb/2.50 Sb/2.50 Sn depending upon velocity/pressure.   Loads will be 700fps - 800fps.   What say you?

Don

Of the two 95/2.5/2.5 will give a brinell of 10-12 and that’s what I’d use.

2.5 Sn is too much Sn (2.0 is max needed). Alloy not important except if you are using it to control diameter.
All my cast bullets are shot as-cast (no sizing) and I've never had a problem with 11-13 BHN for size and no issues, even in .44 Rem Mag, with leading.
Size and Fit. Size and Fit.

Used the 95/2.5/2.5 alloy, and glad I did.   Bullets dropped at .3585".   Used a .359" sizing die (so no sizing) and lubed just the lower lube groove.   This H&G mould is the nicest casting mould that I have - it's right up there with my Accurate brass mould, and that's saying something.

Don