need lead shot

[nwtradegun]

anyone know of a source for 1 pound bags of shot.

 

[Black Hand]

The smallest I've seen sold is a 25lb quantity.

 

[trent/OH]

Broken-open shotguns shells would quickly add up to a pound. I keep an eye open at gun shops (and it would be worth asking the owner) for partial boxes or even pails of stray shells.

 

[mooman76]

I've seen 5# bags not sure but that may be of the larger shot sizes.

 

[Don Steele]

It would help if you post what size shot you're looking for.
As a rule, the "common" sizes used by folks who reload shotgun shells (i.e.: 71/2,8, 9) are only available in 25 # bags.
Larger buckshot can be found in 5# bags...but not commonly seen.

 

[robinsroost]

:hmm: Ballistic Products Inc. sells 5 pound bags of plated shot, copper or nickel, not sure if they sell soft or chilled shot in 5 pound bags........robin :wink:

 

[silly goose]

I have #6 magnum shot if your interested. I'm sure we can work something out, I love to barter. PM me if interested.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

RJ,

Not one pound bags, but you can get Eagle Shot in 10-pound bags , and BPI sells 11 Pound bags. The only trick is finding the smaller bags in shot sizes that you want. You can usually find shot in #8 and smaller, but finding it "in stock" in #5, #4, and #2 are not so easy.

Maybe you can find somebody to split a bag with you.

LD

 

[nwtradegun]

sent 2 pms

 

[LeMat1856]

rj,

i get my #2 (.270) from grafs.com or thegunworks.com - both have a variety of shot to choose from.



~d~

 

[BrownBear]

anyone know of a source for 1 pound bags of shot.

Dunno anyone selling such small quantities. Best would be to check with neighbors who reload shotshells or the nearest trap club for a member similarly willing. A pound is a surprisingly small volume. I built a shot flask to hold a pound, and it's no bigger than a common lemon.

 

[nwtradegun]

found what I need on ebay. they list 1 , 3, 5 lbs. of divers wait belts. they are filled with shot. waiting on what size it is . 1 lb. costs 5 bucks plus 5 for shipping.

 

[BrownBear]

What size shot is it?

 

[Stumpkiller]

And is it loose filled or encapsulated in plastic?

 

[coloradoclyde]

A dead blow hammer is filled with lead shot.....albeit poor quality stuff.

 

[nwtradegun]

called the manuf. . it is about the size of no. 4 shot. they are in nylon bags of 1,3, or 5 lb. they are used by divers. here is site http://www.ebay.com/itm/162186214906?var=461158853294

 

[bender20]

Not always true Clyde. Some of the cheaper ones are steel.

 

[nwtradegun]

diver lead weight bags on ebay. cant get it to open

 

[coloradoclyde]

Not always true Clyde. Some of the cheaper ones are steel.

Steel shot....Even better :wink:

 

[nwtradegun]

its made the old way, like a shot tower. only smaller. molten lead dropped thru a sieve and into water. comes out teardrop shape.