A lot ofdifferent questions/opinions adressed in my post...yes, I'm leading to the conclusion that 16-1 is "harder", more tin, etc than the cartridge needs/prefers. I believe I correctly stated my view also that 16-1 has nearly 2x more tin than MOST BP shooters today would use with 45-70, etc. Agree tin helps fill-out a bullet when cast...doesn't matter when the factory uses a swedging machine - this process prefers pure lead - still used today. About any mix will be functional in 44-40 cast bullets...it's relatively low velocty / short range cartridge. Doubt you'll see any difference on a deer.
Slim
What doesn't care for very hard bullets...whether antimony-based or tin.
PS: I cast all my bullets.