Firearm’s Plunk Test
http://youtu.be/zzETBLDOeFE This test is basically just using your actual firearm’s barrel as a cartridge gauge to determine whether your ammo will function well or not.
Pencil hardness test versus Brinell hardness of lead alloys
Pencil, hardness, test, versus ,Brinell, hardness, of, lead, alloys, Using a Pencil to find out the hardness of a lead alloy. This is useful in reloading. Buying a hardness tester is better and way more expensive. But this will get you in the ball park. Lee Precision Lead Hardness Test Kit. http://amzn.to/28RK1jT Staedtler Lumograph…