Dazv Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Hi guys once again I'm back to seeking advice! So I've put together a simple shot dripper using a 0.8mm mig tip as the nozzle my main problem has been it streaming not dripping. The only thing I can think of is that I set the mig tip up so it sticks out horizontally to the ground not the classic L shape. Could this be cousins my issues? Thanks again guys! Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) If it is streaming it's usually because the hole is too big or the volume of lead is creating too much pressure. Try and have less lead in the pot. PS, if you want a proper diagnosis get some pics up of exactly what you are doing. It's amazing what half baked efforts folk try and make shot with then wonder why it aint going right. Edited January 8, 2017 by sitsinhedges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazv Posted January 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Ah perfect I'll give that a go! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) .8 mm mig tips are around .855 hole that will stream easily or produce 5 shot and not drip if the temp is to high you realy want .6 hole for 7.5 - 7 shot Edited January 9, 2017 by deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazv Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Oh oops, I'm after reloading no 6 for pigeons do you have any idea of a tip size to produce these? The advice is much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagantino Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Give us a picture. Love this subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazv Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Mate I'd love to post pictures but I'm hopeless with technology! I think I'd end up throwing the laptop against the wall haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagantino Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 I know what you mean. It took me a while to get it. Resizing is the key because all my photos were"too big". I work from an iPad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazv Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Haha I'm more of a sticks and stones type bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 possibly running too hot or some zinc in the pot it will run like water and ruin the entire batch if the lead ingot has a blue tinge to it you are ok if shiny silver its zinc if you are using old roofing lead cut a strip about an inch wide and bend it back and forth to break it if lead it will get thinner and break if zinc it will work harden and the bending point will move and harden again throw it in the bin try to buy rolled lead, as cast lead is zinc hope this helps if you use .6 tips and temp right you can make 7.5 to 5 shot by varying temp or lead volume in the pot if you use cheap fabric conditioner as a coolant less pinholes hollow shot easy to wash off and dry for graphite tumble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazv Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Amazing thanks for that great tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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