radio1ham Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 hello all just wondering what price you chaps pay for lead shot for reloading as im thinking of reloading my own as the prices are slowly but surely creeping up and the excuse i get when asking how come the prices keep going up they tell me its because of the prices of all metals is through the roof and yet the prices of metal is nearly as low as it was a few years ago so just wondering what price you pay for your reloading cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 50p a kilo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radio1ham Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 hello fc where do you get lead shot for 50p a kilo maybe you can let me know cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 hello fc where do you get lead shot for 50p a kilo maybe you can let me know cheers Ask any ***** and make it yourself. It's easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radio1ham Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 some how i was thinking you were going to say that im thinking of making a shot maker aswell just a matter of getting a bit of 4 inch box tubing and a few other bits to have a go at making one , oh yes il have to remind my self to get my welding gear back from me mates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Sitsinedges is the bloke to ask. He has perfected his own and it's a great success! FC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radio1ham Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 ok thanks for that f.c may be a while before i get it finished but a bit like british rail il get there in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 This is where you start, http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=15776 only 30 pages to get thru with plenty of red herrings to confuse you. I would suggest tracking down some linotype to harden it a little too. Other than that I do sell some of what I make for £2.50 a kilo 7s thru to 5s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 This is where you start, http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=15776 only 30 pages to get thru with plenty of red herrings to confuse you. I would suggest tracking down some linotype to harden it a little too. Other than that I do sell some of what I make for £2.50 a kilo 7s thru to 5s. And that's a GOOD price! FC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazkb Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Sitsinhedges where are you based mate ? I wouldn't mind buying some lead shot of you in No5 if you have any to spare mate ? i can also give you a load of scrap lead towards the deal if you like mmate thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Todays effort 75kg of No6 in a couple of hours (and a few evenings alloying the lead with type face to harden it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 tell me more about "alloying" the lead please I am seriously thinking about getting a shot dripper from the states, and any info would be welcomed. cheers KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) I just mix print type into a pot of molten lead at a ratio of 1-4, then when the type is melted I flux it with small piece of candlewax (10mm cube) which is lit to stop it smoking then stirred in to pull all the **** out. It's then skimmed and poured into muffin tray ingots :blink: Edited September 19, 2009 by sitsinhedges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) Andy, do you have any close-up pics of the shot pellets using the tank fluid you mentioned in the pm? Also, well done! You've come a long way since you started dabbling! P.S. I have seen the 'fluid' at 85p/2litres! Will pm you! FC Edited September 19, 2009 by Floating Chamber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Andy, do you have any close-up pics of the shot pellets using the tank fluid you mentioned in the pm? Also, well done! You've come a long way since you started dabbling! P.S. I have seen the 'fluid' at 85p/2litres! Will pm you! FC These are the best examples I can manage trying to photo something that is small and reflective. Hope you can see what you are looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) Your shot is beautiful! This is mine, fresh from the Lyttleton. I am looking forward to improving! FC Edited September 20, 2009 by Floating Chamber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Is that with the new coolant ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShropshireJohn Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Awesome, the leadshot looks v.nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Is that with the new coolant ? No. It's with sunflower oil. The degreasing is hell! I meant 'I want to improve my shot by using the new coolant'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) No. It's with sunflower oil. The degreasing is hell! I meant 'I want to improve my shot by using the new coolant'. :blink: I put another 50kg into a bucket this morning, chucked in a bowl of water, stirred it with a stick a bit and poured it thru a sieve, job done and it smells nice too Edited September 20, 2009 by sitsinhedges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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