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product_id: 11394588
title: "Whole Linotype Alloy Ingot About 5 pounds (4% Tin, 12% Antimony and 84% Lead)"
brand: "roto metals"
price: "€ 141.27"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Roto Metals"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/11394588-whole-linotype-alloy-ingot-about-5-pounds-4-tin-12
store_origin: CY
region: Cyprus
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# 5 lbs precise weight Classic linotype alloy mix Made in USA quality Whole Linotype Alloy Ingot About 5 pounds (4% Tin, 12% Antimony and 84% Lead)

**Brand:** roto metals
**Price:** € 141.27
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚙️ Cast with Confidence, Lead the Pack!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Whole Linotype Alloy Ingot About 5 pounds (4% Tin, 12% Antimony and 84% Lead) by roto metals
- **How much does it cost?** € 141.27 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/11394588-whole-linotype-alloy-ingot-about-5-pounds-4-tin-12)

## Best For

- roto metals enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted roto metals brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Authentic Heritage Material:** Classic linotype alloy originally designed for traditional printing molds, now a trusted choice for precision metal casting enthusiasts.
- • **Optimized Alloy Composition:** Balanced 4% tin, 12% antimony, and 84% lead blend delivers superior hardness (Brinell ~22) for high-velocity rifle bullets and specialized casting.
- • **Premium American Craftsmanship:** Manufactured by Roto Metals in the USA, guaranteeing clean, top-shelf metal quality that outperforms scrap alternatives.
- • **Versatile DIY Casting Essential:** Perfect base alloy for custom blends like Hardball when mixed with pure lead, empowering your bullet casting or metalwork projects.
- • **Precision Weight for Consistency:** Each ingot weighs a reliable 5 pounds (+/- 0.25) ensuring uniform casting every time.

## Overview

This 5-pound Whole Linotype Alloy Ingot features a precise blend of 4% tin, 12% antimony, and 84% lead, delivering a hard, reliable metal ideal for high-velocity rifle bullet casting and custom alloy blends. Manufactured in the USA by Roto Metals, it offers consistent weight and premium purity, making it the go-to choice for professionals and hobbyists seeking superior metal casting performance.

## Description

Sold by the Bag 4-5 Pounds Alloy consists of 4% tin, 12% antimony and 84% lead. This very hard alloy was designed to completely fill the molds used in the printing process prior to the development of computerized typesetting in the late 20th century. It is a bit hard for silhouette shooting or hunting bullets, as it tends to shatter when hitting metal plates or heavy bones. It is very good for higher velocity rifle bullets when target shooting. Often used as a basis for blending special alloys that require a higher percentage of antimony. If you have a good local source of pure lead, blend it 1 to 1 with Linotype alloy to produce Hardball alloy. The Brinell Hardness of this Linotype alloy is about 22.

Review: Great - Great product. Works well.
Review: Top shelf and very clean alloying metal. - Great for alloying bullet casting lead mixes. Extremely clean at a very reasonable price. Expect to reorder soon. Why deal with scrap crap from eBay when you can buy the best from Roto. Thanks much for offering a great product for us lead throwers.

## Features

- Ingots are approximately 8-3/4" x 1" x 2" and weigh 5 pounds (+/- .25).
- Ingot weighs approximately 5 Pounds
- 4% tin, 12% antimony and 84% lead
- Classic Alloy for DIY Casters
- Made in USA

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001QUVQBA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #300,279 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #11 in Tin Metal Raw Materials |
| Brand | Roto Metals |
| Brand Name | Roto Metals |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 83 Reviews |
| Manufacturer | Roto Metals |
| Material | Antimony, Lead, Tin |
| Material Type | Antimony, Lead, Tin |
| Shape | Ingot Bar |
| Size | 8-3/4" x 1" x 2" |
| Sport | Rifle Shooting |
| Sport Type | Rifle Shooting |

## Product Details

- **Size:** 8-3/4" x 1" x 2"
- **Material:** Antimony, Lead, Tin
- **Sport:** Rifle Shooting
- **Brand:** Roto Metals
- **Shape:** Ingot Bar

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: By using linotype do you still have to lube the bullets**
A: I'm no professional, but I would suggest always using lube with cast boolits.  All your lead really does is allow faster FPS based off of what you are shooting.  Linotype is a harder alloy...which allows higher velocities.  I would highly recommend using a lube.

**Q: Has anyone tried casting .223's with 2000 fps or higher? Any deformation or leading.**
A: Ive shot 70 grain noe bullets cast from water dropped wheel weights to 2400 fps without issues. Linotype would be better than wheelweight metal. Cast on! Fwiw im using a 1:9 5.56 chambered ar15

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great
*by A***R on June 9, 2025*

Great product. Works well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top shelf and very clean alloying metal.
*by P***N on August 7, 2014*

Great for alloying bullet casting lead mixes. Extremely clean at a very reasonable price. Expect to reorder soon. Why deal with scrap crap from eBay when you can buy the best from Roto. Thanks much for offering a great product for us lead throwers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent alloy at a fair price
*by L***L on May 10, 2013*

I purchased this linotype metal to add to range lead to harden it for casting bullets. The addition of about 1 lb. of linotype to 5 lbs. of range lead appears to provide a hardness similar to #2 alloy (without actually using a hardness tester), The #2 alloy is my preferred bullet-casting metal and range lead with linotype added is my second choice. Since range lead is free the cost drops appreciably while qyality remains high after adding the linotype. This shipment of linotype arrived quickly and was well packaged.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Whole Linotype Alloy Ingot About 5 pounds (4% Tin, 12% Antimony and 84% Lead)
- RotoMetals Hardball Bullet Casting Alloy Ingot (2% Tin, 6% Antimony and 92% Lead)

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*Last updated: 2026-02-28*