Lead Shot

[winchtr]

I looking for a source of lead shot - approximately 50 lbs. Will be used as weights for a Caldwell Lead Sled!

Any input would be appreciated.


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[Sashi]

Bass Pro

[Dick284]

Pawn shoppe..

Weider weight set.

[winchtr]

Originally Posted by Sashi

Bass Pro

Thank you.


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[winchtr]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Pawn shoppe..



Weider weight set.

Thanks


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[elkhunter11]

Be aware, that if you are using a lot of weight on a lead sled, with a heavy recoiling rifle, it puts a great deal of strain on the stock, which can result in damage to the stock.

[CaberTosser]

Shot is a bit pricey to just use as ballast, perhaps try something that is free or less expensive but has other uses. A fabric bag of gravel or perhaps a large box of something heavy such as deck screws. The boxes of collated nails for my framing nailer tend to be heavy for size. At Bolt Supply House 3/8” nuts (or whatever your preference) are pretty affordable.

[winchtr]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

Be aware, that if you are using a lot of weight on a lead sled, with a heavy recoiling rifle, it puts a great deal of strain on the stock, which can result in damage to the stock.

I read about that matter online and am aware of that potential issue.

What amount of weigh would you feel would be safe to use without risking damage to a stock? The only heavy recoil (?) rifle that I would place in the Sled is a 7 mm R.M..

I would also be testing .270, .30-06, .243, and 22.-250 handloads with the Sled all of which have minimal, if any recoil and for which I likely would not use any weights.


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[winchtr]

Originally Posted by CaberTosser

Shot is a bit pricey to just use as ballast, perhaps try something that is free or less expensive but has other uses. A fabric bag of gravel or perhaps a large box of something heavy such as deck screws. The boxes of collated nails for my framing nailer tend to be heavy for size. At Bolt Supply House 3/8” nuts (or whatever your preference) are pretty affordable.

Thank you for the feedback - I’m likely going to go with tire weights due to it being a relatively inexpensive solution.


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[54lonedog]

lead tire weights in a shot bag work and are cheeper

[winchtr]

Originally Posted by 54lonedog

lead tire weights in a shot bag work and are cheeper

Agreed. Thank you.


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[Diesel_wiesel]

MTY Chambers
Foam Lake SK
(Ben Hunchuck)

[schleprock]

The round weights that are using for weight lifting can be used on the lead sleds as well.

[winchtr]

Originally Posted by schleprock

The round weights that are using for weight lifting can be used on the lead sleds as well.

Thanks


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