C CWC 40 Cal. Joined Sep 16, 2006 Messages 196 Reaction score 0 Oct 7, 2006 #1 Just wondering...I tried the fingernail test, but wasn't sure how easy it should be to make a mark in the ball.
Just wondering...I tried the fingernail test, but wasn't sure how easy it should be to make a mark in the ball.
W Wes/Tex Cannon Joined Jul 24, 2004 Messages 7,787 Reaction score 50 Oct 7, 2006 #2 The finger nail test should have left a line in the surface. Those swaged balls are suppose to be pure lead but I've never tried them myself.
The finger nail test should have left a line in the surface. Those swaged balls are suppose to be pure lead but I've never tried them myself.
R renovato 70 Cal. Joined Aug 18, 2006 Messages 4,011 Reaction score 13 Oct 7, 2006 #3 Speer says they're made from dead soft, pure lead. They might pick up a little extra surface hardness from the swaging process.
Speer says they're made from dead soft, pure lead. They might pick up a little extra surface hardness from the swaging process.
B bpbrs 40 Cal. Joined Jun 9, 2005 Messages 266 Reaction score 0 Oct 11, 2006 #4 I shoot Speer RB and have noticed no difference in accuracy over other manufactures or my cast ones. Bill
I shoot Speer RB and have noticed no difference in accuracy over other manufactures or my cast ones. Bill
