There are many methods of reclaiming your own shot. Most of the time, I find the "whatever works best for you" method to work best. Some people try and say it is a waste of time, but if you set up to make a business or hobby out of it, you can do quite well. I know some people who put quite a bit of time and effort into reclaiming shot, "panning", sorting, cleaning. The little information I can offer is, be sure to clean it as good as you can. The left over "junk" really eats up a reloading press. Small rocks, sands, dirt, etc, are better left on the field and not in your reloads. I know one guy who washes the shot in soapy water, draines it, spreads it to dry, puts the shot in a tumbler (cement mixer), adds powdered graphite, and resells it. He does quite a good job, and although not ever pellet is perfectly uniform and of the same size, it is much cheaper then current prices. If nobody near you sells reclaimed shot, you might think about putting a little bit of time and money into it. Otherwise, it may be to your benefit to look for a re seller and save your back and pocket book
