Info on lead needed

[longarm4146]

Was wondering what scrap lead, mostly wheel weights is going for now. I have a chance at 6-8 five gallon buckets full and need to come up with an offer. Any help appreciated. Gonna try to post a pic of some of it.

 

[SINNER]

I pay $15-$20 a bucket when mixed at least half lead. I think I see some non lead in your pics too. Lots of aluminum and zinc and steel these days more so than lead

 

[COTTON]

If buckets are not really old there is not as much lead as you think. You will get good at being able to pick out the pieces that are lead.

 

[Dan]

https://www.rotometals.com/lyman-2-bullet-metal-5-pound-ingot-90-lead-5-tin-5-antimony/

shipping is about $9 to $10 depending on zip. I get linotype and mix with lead 1 to 1 to get good bullets,. I can get lead for free.

 

[slow is slow]

when i was selling it heavy i averaged $18 dolllars a bucket. I had one shop that would sort it for me and throw away any non lead and i'd pay them $40 per bucket. expect 50% or less lead from most shops

 

[longarm4146]

Thanks all, maybe not worth fooling with.

 

[Tailhunter]

Thanks all, maybe not worth fooling with.

Definitely worth it. Make them an offer.

 

[John]

Check and see how much scrapyards in your area are paying for wheelweights. That's a starting point.

 

[longarm4146]

There’s a mix of stuff in buckets. I’ll have to hook up trailer and drive hour each way, then load it. If only worth 17-18 bucket not worth it most likely.

 

[COTTON]

There is a guy on the muzzleloader forum that melts lead into ingots and sells for $1.50 per lb. if my memory is correct.