Manual

Thompson/Center

Muzzleloader Bullet Molds

When using T/C molds, follow the instructions supplied with the mold

block. Lead is a potent, systemic poison that serves no known useful

function once absorbed by your body. Lead can be absorbed into your

body by inhalation (breathing) and ingestion (eating). Taken in large

enough doses, lead can kill you in a matter of days. Even in small quan-

tities, lead dust, fumes or mist can be inhaled or ingested and cause

serious injury in the respiratory system. Children are especially vulner-

able to this.

Never allow children to be present in the room where you are casting

bullets. Ensure that your work area is well ventilated so that hazardous

vapors are ported away from you.

Lead can also be absorbed through your digestive system if lead gets in

your mouth and is swallowed. If you handle food, cigarettes, chewing

tobacco, or make-up which have lead on them, or handle them with

hands contaminated with lead, this will contribute to ingestion. Always

be sure to wash your hands after handling lead.

No eating, drinking or smoking should take place in any area you are

working with lead.

When casting lead bullets, use only pure lead (PB). Wear long sleeves,

safety glasses, gloves, and a canvas apron to protect you against lead

splatters. Molten lead will react violently if it comes into contact with

water or other liquids. The molten lead can erupt, with steam and hot

lead spewing in all directions. Keep your bullet casting furnace away

from possible sources of water such as the condensation from overhead

pipes. Be certain that any new lead being added to the old lead is abso-

lutely dry.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN

INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE BULLET CASTER OR BY-

STANDER, AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

Muzzleloading projectiles must be cast from pure lead.

Most lead al-

loys commonly found in Linotype and wheel weights contain antimony.

While such alloys are very desirable for fixed cartridge projectiles, they are