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With about 1000 pounds of lead handy, I am starting to wonder about the possibility. I have a 20' drop area which I think was historically used. I imagine the proper screens would not be cost prohibitive. Anyone know how to start or who sells what is needed?
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Littleton Shotmaker two prices and two capacities. Ah gut mer tom fer shutin cents ah bot uh Leetletun! Just kidding, folks.
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Unless that mythical 500% tax on ammo becomes status quo I don't think so.
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I have a friend in MS that make shot for his club ( a group effort)at the end of July he was over 6 tons for the year.
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No, but I would like to try it. Wonder what it would cost to set up a simple system? I do know a couple of people who make what the muzzleloading community calls "Swan Shot". These are about the size of a #5 and are teardrop shaped. I do cast round balls for my flintlocks: .32cal, .40cal, .45cal, .50cal, .60cal and .65cal. Would like to set up making my own shot,too, if it isn't too expensive!
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What does it mean when it says, "Chilled Shot"? Is there chilled air blowing through the drop chamber?
just curious
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Used to make my own shot about ten years ago.Used a home made rig which was a copy of the Littleton principle.It worked fantastically well, had to experiment with the holes which the molten lead ran through but it wasn't a big problem at all.
I used to drop my shot into water containing washing up liquid which seemed to make better shot for some reason ( water surface tension?)
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