Mollyspringer Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hi, I'm looking to start making my own cartridges, but since iv sat down and worked out the price of everything it's works out roughly the same price as buying cartridges from my local shop maybe a little more! Iv found that the shot is quite expensive, so I was wondering if anyone knew a cheaper way of getting #8/9 shot lead or steal. Also the cheapest place to get reloading items e.g powder, wads and primers? Any help would be great. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 it is approx 20% more to buy shells. some recipe / components are cheaper than others. you save ~£20-40 making world cup shells. maybe (JC prices) but thats one hell of a shell. if you chase cheapies. so be it you`ll never ever get close to that value. the big boys do it better cheaper faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollyspringer Posted January 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 it is approx 20% more to buy shells. some recipe / components are cheaper than others. you save ~£20-40 making world cup shells. maybe (JC prices) but thats one hell of a shell. if you chase cheapies. so be it you`ll never ever get close to that value. the big boys do it better cheaper faster. Yeah the recipe I have seems ok, it's just the shot is pushing up my price. I was just wondering if there was any way of getting it cheaper maybe someone could make it or does make it? Iv even heard of reclaimed shot?? If I'm honest I was just going to do it for something to do and maybe save myself a few quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 There is a chap on ebay selling reclaimed shot 1.50 per kilo. Would be a mix of sizes I would have thought though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Buy or make a shot dripper and make your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 i actually reload #9 shot for my new powder..... but i do reload cheap lead when it falls from the sky..... i aint picky about shotsizes. i dont want to make shot. i`ve enough hassles sorting out loads etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollyspringer Posted January 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Thanks for the Info guys, could be worth looking into a shot dripper. Any idea how much they are to buy or where to get one? Anyone else know where I could get some reclaimed shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunners Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 There is one on the famous auction site for £100 but I am sure you could get one made for a lot less especially as the plans are at the top of this section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFreddysCat Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 There's not much of a saving if you're doing standard 12 bore loads and it would take quite a time to recoup the cost of the kit required. The real savings come if you're doing small or big bore loads, or anything a bit out of the ordinary. .410 and 10 bore you can load 50% cheaper than shop prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecman Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 talking about 9 shot has anybody got drippers for making 9 shot and how much they are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 I do a s/s shot maker with 6 drippers £100 I have 2 left .pm me if you are interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecman Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 got a shotmaker mate just wanting 9shot drippers I do a s/s shot maker with 6 drippers £100 I have 2 left .pm me if you are interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 I make droppers £35 per set (6) m8 thread stainless steel posted ,pm me with requirements Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecman Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 I make droppers £35 per set (6) m8 thread stainless steel posted ,pm me with requirements Deershooter deershooter did you get my pm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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