Captain Bill Burt Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I find myself in need of some #8 lead shot until my regular supplier has some. I've found some sources, but don't know much about the difference between shot with different levels of antimony other than it relates to hardness. Is #8 shot with 4% antimony ok for our purposes? I know there isn't as much cost savings reloading SG as .38, but I've been able to save about $4 per box and when you're reloading for three people who are going through 10+ boxes a month it's worth it (to me). Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Not any difference I can tell. I just try to make sure it has a little graphite in it to make it flow thru the reloader a little easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I find myself in need of some #8 lead shot until my regular supplier has some. I've found some sources, but don't know much about the difference between shot with different levels of antimony other than it relates to hardness. Is #8 shot with 4% antimony ok for our purposes? I know there isn't as much cost savings reloading SG as .38, but I've been able to save about $4 per box and when you're reloading for three people who are going through 10+ boxes a month it's worth it (to me). Thanks. Now, is NOT the time to be picky. Get what you can, as soon as you can. Me--I use reclaimed. LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 This is reclaimed, remelted and tumbled in graphite for $80.50 per 50lbs delivered. Good deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 By todays prices, that ain't bad at all. Buy a bunch...... Make your UPS driver 'wok'. LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Our local gunshop was selling reclaimed for $31 a bag --------- WHEN they used to have some. I just paid the price you listed for 50#. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 I just placed an order for 50lbs. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Brazos Kid Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Anything over $30 per #25 bag for reclaimed is a rip-off, but in the present environment, the gougers are firmly at work. Locally here in Texas we are paying $28.50 for reclaimed and usually about $37 for new shot. Things may get worse though. RBK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I just ordered two bags of #8 for 43.50 per 25 lb bag. Highway robbery I say, but that's delivered with no sales tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Jim Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Capt. BB, The Magnum shot will have a higher antimony count than the chilled shot which will/may make a difference to a clay target shooter, but not in our game. The chilled can be cheaper, depending on the brand. Reclaimed or home-made shot regardless of the antimony would be fine for SASS, IMHO. There is a member of NAR's who has a shotmaker and sells shot to the members. Buck would be able to put you in contact with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks Waco! Good to hear from you. You coming to the GA state in May? I already ordered 50 lbs from this guy (gunbroker seller out of Florida). He has A+ feedback, so if the stuff get's here and looks good I'll pass the contact info along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Wheeler Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks Waco! Good to hear from you. You coming to the GA state in May? I already ordered 50 lbs from this guy (gunbroker seller out of Florida). He has A+ feedback, so if the stuff get's here and looks good I'll pass the contact info along. I saw this same listing on GB and thought it looked like a pretty good deal. More like "re-manufactured" shot, as opposed to reclaimed. I'm okay until later this year, but may have to pull the trigger and order 50# now before his supply runs out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Dan Blodgett, SASS #75655 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 At a recent drawing a won 25 lbs of shot and an action job for a pistol sadly the cost of the shot is closing in on the price for an action job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw Gringo, SASS # 74217 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 This is reclaimed, remelted and tumbled in graphite for $80.50 per 50lbs delivered. Good deal? I can beat cha by a buck here.>>> http://www.badmanbullets.com/OnlineStore/reclaimed-lead-shot-for-sale-size-7.5.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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