cant hit rabbits 123 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Afternoon chaps, I was wondering, as you do, how much work is involved in producing your own shot (in sizes 6 and 7.5 and in not huge quantities) and then subsequently reloading them into shells? I know most people do this as an additional hobby almost, and as it is I have little spare time around everyday life and shooting, but I have always been interested in the production of just about anything and I enjoy making things myself. Lets say I can source the scrap lead already, and remove the cost and effort of getting that from the equasion. How much would it cost and how much work would have to go into producing my own shot and loading it? Thanks chaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabbers Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 So far my adventures with molten scrap lead have just involved casting 12g slugs with a Lee slug mould and I already found it is possibly expensive on fuel; electric and gas and controlling the temperatures is awkward. The fumes don't make it much fun either. Millions of videos on youtube for shotmaking gizmos but they are expensive investments. I was wondering about drilling some holes in the folded edge of an old ex military ammo box lid, setting at 15 degrees 10mm over a bath of straight clothes washing detergent. I'm unsure about the science that makes each drip a perfect sphere though and any inconsistency will make for bad patterning! Any point in buying the shot meant for divers weight belts? it seems cheaper than shooting shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 PM floating chamber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I have looked at it pretty hard, but there are some flys in the ointment, you need either auto antifreeze or brake fluid for best result. Neither of which appeals to me as far as removing it after cooling. Then it needs to be graphited to flow. Sounds like more trouble than it's worth and I am pretty miserly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) Oh ye of little faith....eh Andy? Edited August 20, 2011 by Floating Chamber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I have looked at it pretty hard, but there are some flys in the ointment, you need either auto antifreeze or brake fluid for best result. Neither of which appeals to me as far as removing it after cooling. Then it needs to be graphited to flow. Sounds like more trouble than it's worth and I am pretty miserly. Why even shoot when there's a supermarket down the road Making shot can be very interesting and satisfying to do and can put you in charge of what you are shooting rather than just having to put up with what the local gunshop has. There's a ton of info out there now with youtube being a good starting point. It involves a bit of perseverance, intelligence and a few pounds to get set up but you will then have all the shot you need, and every cartridge you shoot will be a pleasure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Oh ye of little faith....eh Andy? Absolutely I've got so much now my shed is sinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabbers Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I'm jealous!!! my lead shot supply dried up today! So many more cartridges to load! The slope seems a basic thing to replicate, the bath, the fluid...... what do these drippers look like? Remind me of those brake pipe connectors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Oh ye of little faith....eh Andy? were not worthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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