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I am not aware that store bought balls were available when I started in the early 70s, other than #4 shot for my 20ga. So I was casting balls from the start, like some have already pointed out "it's part of the hobby". Lead wasn't a problem as the plumbers on the job used 5 pound pieces for their lead pots to pour soil line joints. I was even making lead anchors for my decoys by bending some welding wire, putting it in a beer can and pouring in the lead. Back then used the electric kitchen stove to do my casting, when the wife was away