Source for bulk lead shot and bismuth shot

[SciAggie]

Can someone save me a ton of time searching and recommend a source to buy bulk lead and/or bismuth shot?

 

[senseisugarbear]

Junk yards, Roofers & Plumbers when they tear out old Lead water lines. Good Luck BeSafe>>>>>>>>>>Wally

 

[SciAggie]

Thanks for the reply. I’m sorry I wasn’t clear y’all. I’m looking for lead shot and bismuth shot. I’d love to find some bulk 7 1/2 lead shot. I also want some bismuth for waterfowl hunting.

I used to see 40 pound bags in the local sporting goods stores, but that’s no longer true.

 

[smoothshooter]

Can someone save me a ton of time searching and recommend a source to buy bulk lead and/or bismuth shot?

The odds of finding any bulk bismuth shot is almost non-existant, especially at any kind of a real bargain price.
But maybe it’s out there.

 

[leadhoarder]

Rotometals

 

[SciAggie]

Rotometals

Thank you!

 

[user 31257]

Ballistic Products.

 

[Ia390]

I've not done business with them but you might try this place out.

https://www.rotometals.com/lead-ingots-wire/

 

[Lorne Johnson]

Ballistic Products (what Quinn the Eskimo said). They had a pretty good inventory last month, and they can ship up to 50 pounds in a $20 USPS Priority Mailer.

 

[SciAggie]

Thanks y’all.

 

[Ballshooter]

Have you looked at
Shotshell reloading supplies, components, & accessories: Ballistic Products
https://www.ballisticproducts.com/

 

[user 48702]

Brownells has Eagle #6 shot in stock for $59.99 25 lbs. Best of all shipping to me is $8.50. They are pretty good at having the smaller shot in stock, but dove season is upon us. They also have the Lawrence brand in 7 1/2 shot, but it is $82.99 for a 25 lb bag.
Brownell's Eagle Brand Lead Shot

 

[Liver eatin’ Johnson]

Check your local trap and skeet clubs for reclaimed shot.

 

[tom_in_vt]

I was just looking for some and ended up finding it on Amazon. None of the local shops had any. Midway, mid south, etc were all out.

 

[user 48702]

Precision Reloading in Mitchell, SD, has just about every size of shot in stock, $64.99 per 25 lb bag. They also have both nickel and copper plated shot as well.
Precision Reloading-Lead Shot

 

[Historian]

What sizes of Bismuth shot are you looking for? I make my own which is why I am asking. As for bulk lead shot look at Zip Metals, Precision Reloading, Ballistic Products, Roto Metals or just do a type search.

 

[Kansas Jake]

MidwayUSA has bismuth in 5# lots in 3 size for about $18 per pound. With shipping and tax it figures out to about $20 per pound.

 

[Flinter 2]

Can someone save me a ton of time searching and recommend a source to buy bulk lead and/or bismuth shot?

I shoot Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays and go through allot of shot, buying from the big box stores is pretty expensive, so I buy from a gun shop that caters to competition and club clays shooters, I can usually save up to 30% on Shot, primers, and powder, but usually if you do business with a shop on a regular basis as I and many of my friends do the shop owner will usually be accommodating and order what ever size shot you need and may even order some BP for you, however you will have to probably buy in bulk, shot comes in 25 lb. bags and there may be a minimum on powder as well.
It's worth a try.