The crop protector Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 Hi Guys and Gals, I have a bucket of lead shot and wandered if anyone still reloads? not sure of the size or exact quantity but if its worth anything I can size and weigh? any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 If it's all the same size, yes, it has a value. Very much. There are many that reload and often for the less usual calibres where cost of cartridges is at a premium such as .410 or 28 bore. Easiest way to cost is put it on the bathroom scales and weight it then if you can weigh the empty bucket and work out the weight of lead. But as a propostion the weight of the bucket won't be much. Then work out a cost using the internet to get a price for scrap lead. I am in Leicester and might be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The crop protector Posted January 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 Thanks, there must be hundreds of what appear to be 12G carts with the brass cut off, plastic wads still in holding the shot in what's remaining of the case! The cases say 2.5 mm and US 7, which I believe is 6.5 UK? but not entirely sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) Shot size is a good useful size and it's easiest probably to simply how many of the "ends" you have and that way a buyer will know what they are getting in terms of how many cartridges they might be able to load. I'd reckon you've maybe one hundred and ten each with 1 1/8 ounces of shot. Edited January 31, 2023 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The crop protector Posted January 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 Thanks again, I will have a count up tomorrow and see where it goes, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 Yep I reload and am not too far from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The crop protector Posted February 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 There is between 490 and 500! Shells as per the pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 Someone will really, really want those and will grab with both hands - best keep a check on your fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddogfox Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Did you sell the shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 (edited) Yep he did, I bought them. Bargain of the year. Edited April 13, 2023 by DUNKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minky Posted April 30, 2023 Report Share Posted April 30, 2023 Handy if you were near by. It's always a million miles away up north from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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