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Casting COPPER Bullets

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Today I'm experimenting. I want to see if it's possible to cast copper bullets. And I thought it would be fitting to use all the copper jackets I've kept from melting range lead.
As you will find out in this video, the jackets on the bullets are not always copper. It didn't come out perfect but, as it was an experiment, I think I could make some changes and be able to cast my own copper bullets some day.
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21 авг 2024

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@tomedwards7382 2 месяца назад

Nice, very good of you to share your first attempts, flaws and all. Good work, nice to watch!

@AmericanArtillery 2 месяца назад

Thank you

@papaown 5 месяцев назад

I don't know why so many people are getting butthurt lol. It's a fun little project. Keep it up. I always thought about taking some tungsten fishing weight, putting those into solid copper bullets, and casting the top to seal them in with copper and filing them into shape to make a kind of ghetto fun little penetrator.

@sj6404 6 дней назад

Its because its click bait. The title says he cast copper bullets, he didn't.

@paulbourgault8090 8 месяцев назад

shell casings are made of 70/30 brass 70% copper 30%zinc

@AmericanArtillery 8 месяцев назад

And so I figured out. Lol. I was almost sure they were Copper only because of the copper look to them before they are shot. I learn something new everyday. 👍

@mytwist1757 8 месяцев назад

Plus the added metal of the primers, I remember seeing silver primers

@jessieyoung3759 8 месяцев назад

Those are bullet jackets after you melt the lead out , not casings.

@captainnitro4459 2 месяца назад

This is excellent! a couple things to note: 1)The moisture content of Casting sand is paramount so keep it close to spec (you can use a Moisture meter for this) 2) also keeping sand Clean and uniform creates better molds Hope this helps.

@AmericanArtillery 2 месяца назад

Thanks bro

@ReigningUp 5 месяцев назад

I always thought about doing that, I thought those jackets would have been made of pure copper. You live and you learn.

@AmericanArtillery 5 месяцев назад

Ya. Curve balls are thrown every now and then. You live, you learn, you move on. 👍

@ammoiscurrency5706 4 месяца назад

It's red brass. Gotta have a little guntism to know that though 😂

@AmericanArtillery 4 месяца назад

@@ammoiscurrency5706 That's good to know. Thanks bro. 👍

@OfOld 3 месяца назад

Always thought about doing this to see how they would turn out....not bad

@theproblemis2158 22 дня назад

If you are looking for fairly pure copper, try copper wire. If you are lucky you might be able to find a recycler near you that will sell you some at a decent price. A lot won't. I'm lucky to have a recycler that's only about 40 miles away that will sell it. They will even let you look around in the scrap yard and pick out pieces of steel etc.

@mds6387 8 месяцев назад

Wouldn't it be easier to make a solid copper rod with a decent length and then cut into equal sections and round off one side on each piece?

@AmericanArtillery 8 месяцев назад

Copper bullets are milled. I'm trying to find a way to cast them without needing to mill them. I don't mind light sanding.

@mds6387 8 месяцев назад

@@AmericanArtillery I see. Seems like there may be a casting technique to make the process more efficient. I'm guessing that's what you're developing. I'll subscribe to keep up with your developments. I'm interested in trying to cast stuff myself. There must also be a way to cast them with a pocket to fill with lead too. Great stuff! Keep up the fine work!

@AmericanArtillery 8 месяцев назад

@@mds6387 I have a few ideas in mind. I liked the idea of casting just the jackets. I might try and do that as well. I appreciate the follow. 👍

@mds6387 8 месяцев назад

@@AmericanArtillery Keep us updated. I'll try to come up with some ideas myself once I get equipped for casting and forging.

@AmericanArtillery 8 месяцев назад

@@mds6387 sounds good. Will do

@archangel20031 6 месяцев назад

Everything you need to now how NOT TO DO IT!😅

@AmericanArtillery 6 месяцев назад

Lol. I definitely wouldn't recommend repeating what I did. But it was a fun experiment. 😉

@Gnolomweb 5 месяцев назад

can you forge a nail clipper?

@AmericanArtillery 5 месяцев назад

Are you asking about fingernail clippers? And are you asking if I can melt them or cast them?

@Gnolomweb 5 месяцев назад

@@AmericanArtillery Yes fingernail clippers. And yes-- Can you make a set for yourself?

@AmericanArtillery 5 месяцев назад

@@Gnolomweb hook, line, sinker. 😅

@Gnolomweb 5 месяцев назад

@@AmericanArtillery looking forward to your tungsten wire core swaged bullet tutorial.

@user-vj9wk3tj6r 2 месяца назад

Я бы такими стрелять бы не стал...😂

@AmericanArtillery 2 месяца назад

These are experimental only. 👍

@oldschooljack3479 6 месяцев назад

"Copper" bullet jackets are not 100% copper... They are made of gilding metal which is basically a brass with high copper content... Around 95/5 copper/zinc although different manufacturers each have their own recipe.

@AmericanArtillery 6 месяцев назад

I always thought it was copper sure to the look of the bullets when you buy them. I obviously found out it's more brass than anything. Thank you for the info.

@famousyoutuber2375 6 месяцев назад

What about Pennys pre 1982

@famousyoutuber2375 6 месяцев назад

@jacknanuq6119 7 месяцев назад

I suspect there were lead and tin "leftovers" in the copper jackets and that gave you BRONZE

@AmericanArtillery 7 месяцев назад

I'm pretty sure that is there case. I'm gonna try again and be much more detailed.

@OuroborosArmory 2 месяца назад

You would be better off glueing a bunch of bullets to sticks and then to a pice of wood and ram it all together in one go. Each time you push into the sand you will distort the other holes and basically ruin them. Also the oil based casting sand isnt great for copper as it gets to hot, your better off with a water sand mixture, as it wont burn.. and pour a lot hotter, so it pours better..

@AmericanArtillery 2 месяца назад

Ya. Well this was an experiment. I'm gonna redo this project at some point with a better plan. Thank you for the feedback. 👍

@wemcal 6 месяцев назад

Great video

@AmericanArtillery 6 месяцев назад

Thank you

@Pasdechevredreamer 4 месяца назад

This seems very energy and time consuming for only four bullets

@KokohAgus 6 месяцев назад

Help key chain bullet

@user-yv4iq3rn6p 4 месяца назад

Hiii! I love your videos! Can you melt a gun?

@AmericanArtillery 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the comment. It is my understanding that gunmetal is an alloy of brass, which I melt all the time, along with some steel (which I can't melt), and plastic, wood, etc. However, I would never venture down that road due to the legalities that may or may not allow someone to do that.

@famousyoutuber2375 6 месяцев назад

Whatcha bbqin over ther