03-20-2008, 08:41 PM
I think Hib is refering to some of the lesser properties of lead, namely that it gives of toxic fumes when heated. Using tin would cut down on that problem dramaticly. I would not use aluminium because of the great difference in weight, a hefty slug held in the hand convays a far more potent imagination picture (BOING!) then the lighter casts.
By the way, thumb made shot can be rendered more aerodynamicly stable by some well aimed taps with a hammer at the flat end of the cast. Is there any evidence on that in the finds??
By the way, thumb made shot can be rendered more aerodynamicly stable by some well aimed taps with a hammer at the flat end of the cast. Is there any evidence on that in the finds??
