I sent him a request. Here is his reply.

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Hello,
Thanks for the message. #5,6,7.5, and smaller are ready to be made upon order. I don't have much in stock due to the high cost of having it "just sit around" but my turn around time is 2-3 weeks. I can also custom make sizes anywhere in the above range (ie #7).

#4 and larger unfortunately have been quite problematic. I can produce them but despite my best efforts, a fair percentage of the pellets will be slightly oval-ed, and to maximize quality, I hand sort through all the pellets to weed out the worst of them. This takes quite a bit longer to produce a quantity of acceptable shot, so I'll need a bit more time to complete an order. I use a drip method to create the shot and #4 seems to about the limit of the method - at least to get round pellets. I work very hard to keep the degree of oval-ing to a minimum in the pellets I allow to be sold. In spite of this issue, I've had buyers anyway. I myself used the large pellets this fall with a much greater degree of success than I ever had with steel and at greater ranges also - despite the oval-ing. I haven't however made it to the pattern board with them yet, so I have no hard data to share. (didn't think anyone would want them - lol)

The bottom line is shot #5 and smaller will be round, #4 and larger will be mostly round with a small percentage of slightly oval pellets. (and the percentage goes up as the desired pellet gets larger) I'm still working on the methods, but seem to be making little progress anymore. I just want you to know the facts before placing an order. I don't want to hide anything. I can send a photo of a desired shot size sample if you'd like.

Cost is currently $21/lb for orders <10lbs and $19/lb for 10lbs or more. Shipping for any order up to 10lbs is 5 bucks anywhere in the US . Over 10lbs or out of the US and I'll need to get you an estimate. MO's, Bank Checks, and personal checks all are fine for payment and no fee "plastic money" via PayPal.

Once again, Thanks for inquiring,


If you need his email address, let me know.

Pete

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