Bullet Casting Alloys
Metal Bullet Casting Supplies
Find the bullet casting alloys you need for reloading here! Whether you're a hunter or you just like to shoot for sport, casting your own bullets has a multitude of perks. With Rotometals, all alloys are made in the USA. We can assure that you won't find higher-quality metal casting supplies anywhere else for a better price. From pure bullet lead alloys and linotype alloy ingots to casting retainer putty and beyond, Rotometals has the bullet casting metals you've been searching for here. Interested in custom blends or lead-free bullet alloys? Check out this recent testing report, and feel free to contact us if you want a special alloy not shown! Want an easy way to harden up your own lead? Try our super-hard alloy! Browse our complete selection below to find the bullet casting lead you've been searching for, or contact us today if you have any questions. We're also looking for feedback, ideas and new testers to help us develop new bullet alloys!
Our casting alloys have been featured on BPCR.net, the Cast Boolits Forum and The Los Angeles Silhouette Club. All orders over $149 receive free shipping, Guaranteed Best Price Delivered to You!
| ALLOY NAME | APPROXIMATE BRINELL HARDNESS | LEAD% (Pb) | TIN % (Sn) | ANTIMONY % (Sb) |
| 11 | 94% | 6% | 0% | |
| 1 to 20 | 10 | 95% | 5% | 0% |
| 1 to 25 | 9 | 96% | 4% | 0% |
| 1 to 30 | 9 | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| 1 to 40 | 7-8 | 97.5% | 2.5% | 0% |
| ANTIMONIAL LEAD (2-4%) | NOT DETERMINABLE | 95-97% | 2-4% | 0% |
| ANTIMONIAL LEAD (6%) | NOT DETERMINABLE | 94% | 0% | 6% |
| FOUNDRY TYPE ALLOY | 30 | 64.5% | 12.5% | 23% |
| HARDBALL ALLOY | 16 | 92% | 2% | 6% |
| HARDISH ALLOY | 14 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| LEAD-FREE BULLET ALLOY (BISMUTH BASED - 87.25%) | 19 | 0% | 12% | 0.75% |
| LINOTYPE ALLOY | 22 | 84% | 4% | 12% |
| LYMAN 2 ALLOY | 16 | 90% | 5% | 5% |
| PURE SOFT LEAD INGOT | 5 | 99.9% | 0% | 0% |
| SUPERHARD ALLOY | NOT DETERMIABLE | 70% | 0% | 30% |
Rotometals has added AR- 500 Steel Targets, you can find them here!
Also, we were recently mentioned in American Handgunner Magazine. You can take a look at that here:
https://americanhandgunner.com/ammo/handloading-makin-bullets/
*The views and opinions expressed in this magazine article are those of the original authors and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of RotoMetals. We do not endorse or verify the accuracy of the information presented.
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Lead Mini Ingot Pure 99.9% ~ 1 Pound-Mix sizes
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MSRP: $3.29Now: $2.99Was: $3.09Sold by the poundThese ingots are made of 99.9%+ new clean lead. You will receive a mix of 1/2 and 1 pound ingots to achieve the total weight of your order. The ~ 1 pounds ingots measure approximately" 3" x 1-3/8" x 7/8" and the 1/2 pounds ingots are...MSRP: $3.29Now: $2.99Was: $3.09 -
Pure Lead Nuggets 99.9% - Approximately 1 pound
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$3.69Sold by the pound Please note that orders containing over 20 pounds of nuggets are likely to be shipped in bulk, rather than in 5 pound bags. If you need the nuggets in the five pound bags, please let us know in the notes. There may be some delay in...$3.69 -
~2-3% Antimony Lead Mini Ingot = ~ 1 Pound-Mix sizes
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MSRP: $4.99$3.99Sold by the poundThese ingots are made of about 2-4% antimony balance lead + . You will receive a mix of 1/2 and 1 pound ingots to achieve the total weight of your order. The ~ 1 pounds ingots measure approximately" 3" x 1-3/8" x 7/8" and...MSRP: $4.99$3.99 -
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RotoMetals T Shirt
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Lee Lead Dipper, Wooden Handle
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$10.99The Lead Dipper is one of those products that makes bullet casting so much easier. This ladle is the perfect size for casing bullets. The ladle holds enough lead that the molten metal stays hot enough molds will produce great bullets and the caster will...$10.99 -
Casting Ladle 1.5oz - 2.5" Bowl Diameter, 9-1/2" Handle Length
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$12.99This ladle's hemispherical, pressed steel bowls are hot formed for highest quality. Double spouts provide easy, smooth pouring andheavy wall thickness yields longest life. The strong handles need no extra reinforcing...$12.99 -
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Chamber Casting Alloy Ingot aka low 158-190F
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MSRP: $16.99Now: $13.00Was: $15.99Sold by the ingot. Ingot weighs approximately 1 pound. SDS here. Rotometals Chamber Alloy (158-190) is the best known material from which to make a casting of the chamber and throat of a firearm to determine caliber or check the dimensions. It melts...MSRP: $16.99Now: $13.00Was: $15.99 -
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Pure Soft Lead Metal 99.9% ~ 5 Pound Ingot
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Now: $13.99Was: $14.99Sold in 5 pound increments. These ingots are made of 99.9%+ new, clean lead. The ingots measure 8-3/4" x 1" x 2" and weigh approximately 5 pounds. The Brinell Hardness scale of 99.9% Lead is approximately 5. If you want to save even more per pound then...Now: $13.99Was: $14.99 -
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1 to 40 Bullet Alloy Ingot- 5 pounds (97.5%-lead, 2.5% tin)
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$16.99This alloy is comprised of forty parts of lead and one part of tin (97.5% lead, 2.5% tin) and consistently expands at black powder velocities with excellent weight retention. The Brinell Hardness scale of 40 to 1 alloy is...$16.99 -
1 to 30 Bullet Alloy Ingot - 5 pounds (97%-lead, 3%-tin)
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$17.99Sold in 5 pound increments Ingots ~1"x2"x8.75" This alloy is thirty parts of lead and one part of tin (97% lead, 3% tin) and is the preferred alloy for some black powder cartridge shooters. The Brinell Hardness Number of 1 to 30...$17.99 -
1 to 25 Bullet Alloy ~ 5 pound Ingot (96%-lead, 4%-tin)
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$18.99Sold in ~ 5 pounds increments. Ingots are approximately 8-3/4" x 1" x 2" and weigh 5 pounds (+/- .25). This alloy is comprised of twenty five parts of lead and one part of tin(96% lead, 4% tin). The Brinell Hardness Number of 1 to 25...$18.99 -
Antimonial Lead Ingots- 5 pounds (2-4% Antimony Lead)
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$18.99Sold by the ingot ~ 5 pound increments. The ingot measures 8-3/4" x 1" x 2" and weighs approximately 5 pounds. This alloy consists of 95-97% lead and 2-4% antimony. It weighs approximately .177 pounds per cubic inch and 305 pounds per cubic foot...$18.99 -
1 to 20 Bullet Alloy Ingot (95%-lead, 5%-tin) 5lb ingot
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$19.99Sold by the ingot~ 5 pound increments. Ingots are approximately 8-3/4" x 1" x 2" and weigh 5 pounds (+/- .25). This alloy is comprised of twenty parts of lead and one part of tin (95% lead, 5% tin). The Brinell Hardness Number of 1 to 20 Alloy is...$19.99 -
1 to 16 Bullet Alloy - 5 pound Ingot (94%-lead, 6%-tin)
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$21.99Sold in 5 pound ingots Ingots are approximately 8-3/4" x 1" x 2" and weigh 5 pounds (+/- .25). This alloy is 16 parts of lead and one part of tin (94% lead, 6% tin). The Brinell Hardness scale of 16 to 1 is approximately 11. The blend...$21.99 -
Hardball Bullet Casting Alloy ingot- 5 pounds (2%-Tin,6%-Antimony,and 92%-Lead)
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$24.99Hardball Bullet Casting Alloy consists of 2% tin, 6% antimony and 92% lead. This modern version of the old Lyman #2 is an excellent all-around alloy for most handgun bullets and many higher velocity rifle cartridges. The Brinell Hardness of...$24.99 -
Lyman #2 Bullet Metal ~ 5 pound Ingot (90% Lead, 5% Tin, 5% Antimony)
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$25.99Sold in ~5 pound increments. Our Lyman #2 alloy (90% Lead, 5% Tin, 5% Antimony) comes in an ingot that measures approximately 8-3/4" by 1" x 2" and weighs approximately 5 lbs. (+/-.25) The Brinell Hardness of this Lyman 2 alloy is about ~ 16...$25.99 -
Hardish Bullet Casting Alloy ingot- 5 pounds (2%-Tin,4%-Antimony,and 94%-Lead)
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$25.99Special Order "Hard-ish" Bullet Casting Alloy consists of 2% tin, 4% antimony and 94% lead. similar to hardball but less antimony so not as hard, Sold in ~5 pound ingots. Ingots are approximately 8-3/4" x 1" x 2" and weigh 5...$25.99 -
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Linotype Alloy - 5 pounds (4%-Tin, 12%-Antimony, and 84%-Lead)
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MSRP: $32.99Now: $26.99Was: $31.99Sold by the Ingot, or Bag The Linotype alloy consists of 4% tin, 12% antimony and 84% lead; each bar measures approximately 8-3/4" x 1" x 2" and weighs approximately 5 lbs (+/- .25). This very hard alloy was designed to completely fill the molds...MSRP: $32.99Now: $26.99Was: $31.99 -
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Lead Bullet Casting Thermometer 6"
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MSRP: $37.99Now: $32.99Was: $39.99With a 200-1000 F. temperature range, stainless steel construction, large numbers printed on a 1-1/2" covered face, and +/- 1 accuracy, this lead thermometer lets you pour lead at the optimum temperature. This is the same as the RCBS thermometer - the...MSRP: $37.99Now: $32.99Was: $39.99 -
Lead Free Bullet Casting Alloy Bismuth based
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$38.50SDS SHEET Sold by the Ingot ~ i.e. 1 Pound This ratio of~ 87.25% Bismuth, 0.75% Antimony and 12% Tin is the best ratio we have come up with as a substitute for lead. This alloy melts at about 395 F and is best cast or...$38.50 -
Antimonial Lead Ingots- 5 pounds (6 % Antimony Lead)
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$38.99Sold by the ingot ~ 5 pound increments. The ingot measures 8-3/4" x 1" x 2" and weighs approximately 5 pounds. This alloy consists of ~6% antimony 94% lead, Tolerance is 1% so antimony can range from...$38.99 -
Super Hard Alloy Metal Ingot - 5 pounds (30%-Antimony, 70%-Lead)
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MSRP: $45.99$44.995 pound ingot This ingot measures approximately 8-3/4" x 1" x 2"/ This is an alloy of 30% Antimony and 70% Lead that is a great source for hardening up your lead or wheel weights and is much easier to melt then pure antimony as we have done the...MSRP: $45.99$44.99 -
Casting Ladle Bottom-pour Rowell #1 - 2-1/4" Bowl Diameter, 9" Handle Length
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$52.99The No. 1 Rowell Bottom-pouring ladle is self-skimming, clean pouring from the bottom of the bowl. This ladle provides uniform pour rate and helps prevent floating surface dross and contaminants from entering the mold cavities. Cast iron bowls; handles...$52.99 -
Casting Ladle Bottom-pour Rowell #2 - 2-1/2" Bowl Diameter, 14" Handle Length
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$62.99The No. 2 Rowell Bottom-pouring ladle is self-skimming, clean pouring from the bottom of the bowl. This ladle provides uniform pour rate and helps prevent floating surface dross and contaminants from entering the mold cavities. Cast iron bowls; handles...$62.99 -
Foundry Type Alloy Ingot 5lb (64.5%-lead, 23% Antimony, 12.5%-tin)
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$69.99Sold in 5 pound increments. This alloy consists of 64.5% lead, 23% antimony, and 12.5% tin. By calculation, the Brinell Hardness should be approximately 30. Ingots are approximately 8-3/4" x 1" x 2" and weigh 5 pounds (+/- .25). Melting...$69.99 -
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Special Alloy (Custom Pour Overflow) (81%SN - 9%Sb - 4.8% Pb - 4.5% Cu)
Now: $74.99Was: $79.95Special Alloy (Custom Pour Overflow) (81%SN - 9%Sb - 4.8% Pb - 4.5% Cu) These few ingots we have left from a custom order. While supplies last.... once they are gone, they are gone. Ingot size is 8.5" x 2" x 1" and weighs approximately 5lbs...Now: $74.99Was: $79.95 -
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Cut in Half LEAD Pig Ingot 35-44 Pounds-99.9% with Freight Included
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MSRP: $159.00Now: $119.00Was: $144.00This is a whole pig of lead weighing about 17.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 inches. Average weight: 35-45 pounds. When cut in half the length is what is cut, the other dimensions remain the same. Free Freight anywhere in the USA. This is shipped via US...MSRP: $159.00Now: $119.00Was: $144.00 -
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Lead Counterweight Block 45lb -Free Freight
Now: $119.00Was: $132.00Flexible Installation: RotoMetals' 45-pound lead ballast weight is designed for adaptable placement across various vehicle setups, helping fine-tune balance and improve overall stability. Space-Efficient Profile: Measuring approximately 12" x 6" x 2",...Now: $119.00Was: $132.00 -
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Foundry Alloy Pieces ~34 lb Box with Freight ~(12%-Tin, 26%-Antimony, balance-Lead trace of CU and FE)
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MSRP: $189.00Now: $149.00Was: $199.00This is a mix box of Foundry metal pieces and letters used for printing, 32-34 pounds Pieces range in weight from 1/10th ounce to 2.0 ounces ABOUT (12%-Tin, 26%-Antimony, balance-Lead trace of CU and FE) Note...MSRP: $189.00Now: $149.00Was: $199.00 -
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30 Tin / 70 Lead Solder Notch ingot , 5 ingot Case ~40 Pounds
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MSRP: $529.00Now: $359.00Was: $429.0030 Sn Tin70 Pb Lead Notch Bar Solder Case of 5 ingots per case ~40-41 pounds each ingot is about 7-8 poundsMSRP: $529.00Now: $359.00Was: $429.00 -
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Pallet Lead Ingots (99.9%) 1000 pounds
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Now: $1,649.00Was: $1,949.00This is a 1000 pound pallet of Lead Ingots (99.9%) Ingot size and weight will vary but most are ingot weighs approximately 45-62 (+/- 5 ) pounds (99.9%) and measures approximately 21.75" x 4" x 2.75". Freight Caluclated at checkout...Now: $1,649.00Was: $1,949.00 -
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Pallet Lead Spheres (99.9%) 1000 pounds
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Now: $1,799.00Was: $1,999.00This is a 1000 pound pallet of Lead Spheres (99.9%) Each String of Spheres is about 14-16 pounds so each round section is 5-6 pounds each and easy to cut or twist apart Get Free Freight on 10,000 pounds or more in lower 48*...Now: $1,799.00Was: $1,999.00 -
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Pallet Recycled Melted Bullet Lead Ingots 1000 Pounds
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Now: $1,999.00Was: $2,399.00This is a 1000 pound pallet Dimensions Each ingot weighs approximately 58-63 lbs each ~3.25"x4"x18" Ships from East Coast only This is a pallet of angled ingots of recycled melted down and drossed spent shot and...Now: $1,999.00Was: $2,399.00 -
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Pallet Antimony Lead Ingots 2-4 % SB 1000 Pounds
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Now: $2,299.00Was: $2,499.00These are Antimonial Lead Ingots that average 96-97% lead and 2-4% Antimony. 14” long x 3.25” wide x 2.25” tall. Ships from East Coast only Weight: 33-35 pounds each. Expect some surface oxide and corroding...Now: $2,299.00Was: $2,499.00 -
Pallet Hardball Bullet Alloy Ingots 1000 pounds 2%-Tin,6%-Antimony,and 92%-Lead
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$3,399.00Hardball Bullet Casting Alloy consists of 2% tin, 6% antimony and 92% lead. This modern version of the old Lyman #2 is an excellent all-around alloy for most handgun bullets and many higher velocity rifle cartridges. The Brinell Hardness of...$3,399.00 -
Pallet Lyman Bullet Alloy Ingots 1000 pounds 5%-Tin,5%-Antimony,and 90%-Lead
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$3,499.00Lyman Bullet Casting Alloy consists of 5% tin, 5% antimony and 90% lead. The Brinell Hardness of this Lyman 2 alloy is about ~ 16. If you want smaller 5 pound ingots Each ingot weighs approximately...$3,499.00 -
Pallet of Lead Wire (140lb spools, 8 Total)
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$4,256.00This is a pallet of lead wire spools. Each weighs 140lbs and there 8 total spools per pallet. You can choose your desired sizes... Made to order ~2 week lead time 1/8" Diameter (3.175 mm) 3/16" Diameter (4.76 mm) 7/32" Diameter (5.56...$4,256.00