Large lead shot

[jtkerk]

You can buy a box of 25 Federal shotshells #4s for 14.99 these are heavy hunting loads, not turkey loads.

Thanks

 

[jtkerk]

How much do you need?

We’ll just wanted some to experiment to see what works first before I but larger quantities. I’ll have to see how many load’s can get out of a pound

 

[Robin Henderson]

Check your Pms.

 

[Dale Allen Raby]

Some years ago I sold a pound of shot to someone local, but I never really understood the logic. At that time, 25 pounds of shot was about twelve bucks. I sold him a pound for three bucks (his price). Why not just buy a 25 pound bag and keep it for a rainy day? I bought three bags some years back and still have most of it. I store it in old cookie tins. I think maybe they will bury it with me just to get rid of it.

 

[The Crisco Kid]

It's running at least 50 buck a bag these days, if you can find it. I've seen it here for 85 bucks a bag. As far as I know it's still on the dealers shelf.

 

[waksupi]

For turkey, you are better off with #6 - #7 1/2 shot. A single pellet to the head is all that is needed to kill one, so the denser the pattern, the better. Expecting to shoot through the wing or spread tail feathers doesn't work out often, regardless of shot size.

 

[jtkerk]

Some years ago I sold a pound of shot to someone local, but I never really understood the logic. At that time, 25 pounds of shot was about twelve bucks. I sold him a pound for three bucks (his price). Why not just buy a 25 pound bag and keep it for a rainy day? I bought three bags some years back and still have most of it. I store it in old cookie tins. I think maybe they will bury it with me just to get rid of it.

It's running at least 50 buck a bag these days, if you can find it. I've seen it here for 85 bucks a bag. As far as I know it's still on the dealers shelf.

I know it’s gotten expensive for 25 lbs just to try some loads

 

[jtkerk]

For turkey, you are better off with #6 - #7 1/2 shot. A single pellet to the head is all that is needed to kill one, so the denser the pattern, the better. Expecting to shoot through the wing or spread tail feathers doesn't work out often, regardless of shot size.

I’ve found that even at closer range smaller size just doesn’t penetrate. I’ve shot over 40 turkeys and one thing I’ve learned is u can’t overkill them. They r tough. But thanks for ur input

 

[Idaho Ron]

For turkey, you are better off with #6 - #7 1/2 shot. A single pellet to the head is all that is needed to kill one, so the denser the pattern, the better. Expecting to shoot through the wing or spread tail feathers doesn't work out often, regardless of shot size.

This is the correct answer. I have killed coyotes at 40 yards with 6 shot.

 

[Dale Allen Raby]

I know it’s gotten expensive for 25 lbs just to try some loads

Wow. It starts to make sense now. A while back I saw a video on YouTube about home made shot:

 

[jtkerk]

This is the correct answer. I have killed coyotes at 40 yards with 6 shot.

Wow impressive! I guess whatever works

 

[waksupi]

I’ve found that even at closer range smaller size just doesn’t penetrate. I’ve shot over 40 turkeys and one thing I’ve learned is u can’t overkill them. They r tough. But thanks for ur input

Like I said, shoot for the head.View attachment IMG_0645.JPG

 

[rusticbob]

Kind of off the subject a bit, but has anyone ever tried TSS shot in a smoothie?

 

[painter]

You're going to have to show me how your math works?
There is right at 2 pounds of lead shot in a box of 25 rounds at 15 bucks a box that would be 75.00 for 10 pounds.

You're correct, of course. It's still the expensive way to go, unless he's only going to use 2 lbs in his lifetime.

 

[andy52]

You're correct, of course. It's still the expensive way to go, unless he's only going to use 2 lbs in his lifetime.

He's only looking for a small amount in the beginning, so I figured it would be a quick way to get the shot.

 

[painter]

He's only looking for a small amount in the beginning, so I figured it would be a quick way to get the shot.

It is. I guess I just hate the idea of wasting the rest of the load. A friend gave me a half dozen, or so, boxes of 12 gauge unmentionable hunting ammo that I'll likely never use because I bird hunt with 20 gauge. I just can't bring myself to cut it up to save the shot, and primers.

 

[andy52]

It is. I guess I just hate the idea of wasting the rest of the load. A friend gave me a half dozen, or so, boxes of 12 gauge unmentionable hunting ammo that I'll likely never use because I bird hunt with 20 gauge. I just can't bring myself to cut it up to save the shot, and primers.

I do understand that, but if you are in need of some shot for a ML and can't find any loose shot it may be a good option. Honestly speaking if your goal is just to take a turkey just use the unmentionable. Fortunately, I have plenty of shot for my ML shotguns, but I have no #4s or I'd let him have some, #6 and 71/2s is all I have

 

[Walkabout]

Knight sells #4 and #5 shot in 3 1/2 pound bottles.

 

[jtkerk]

Knight sells #4 and #5 shot in 3 1/2 pound bottles.

I’ll check it out thanks

 

[Reno]

One thing I have done before is take smokeless shot shells and cut the shot out of them and use. I have not done that since inflation has taken off. But I seemed to always have had shot to.