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11-08-2021, 04:59 PM
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Making Lead Shot
Making your own shot sure makes shooting Skeet and Trap more affordable!!
[IMG] IMG_0685 by Gary Koenig, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG] IMG_0162 by Gary Koenig, on Flickr[/IMG]
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11-08-2021, 05:16 PM
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Nicely done
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11-09-2021, 08:04 AM
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Is that just a thermometer in the melting pot or is it some sort of PID controller?
My first Littleton maker only had an on/off switch, maintaining a proper temp was tricky.
The replacement machine has a rheostat type control on it. Having an actual temp controller would be the cats pajamas.
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11-09-2021, 08:19 AM
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Yes it is a PID Controller. Works great!!
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11-09-2021, 08:39 AM
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Your shot looks really good, ours isn't usually quite that round, I wish i knew why. The setup looks the same as what we use, except for the temp control.
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11-09-2021, 09:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gdkmedic
Yes it is a PID Controller. Works great!!
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Good to know, I’ve got a couple controllers, thermocouples and relays suitable for those temps. I sense an upgrade coming on!
What temp do you find gives the best results? Oblong I can live with, popcorn annoys me .
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11-09-2021, 04:50 PM
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The key is coolant. I use Sierra brand low tox antifreeze. It is available at Lordco stores in BC. What works better is CRYO-TEK AG antifreeze from Home Hardward. It is expensive but makes great shot. $50 a gallon.
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11-09-2021, 05:00 PM
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Location: Calgary
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Lead shot
Whats your source of lead?
How much is it costing you per lb of shot? last time I bought shot it was nearly $3/lb By reloading I save about a $1 per box of 25 and that is only because I have a stockpile of wads and hulls from many years ago. I bought my primers about 5 yrs ago and that saved me a few bucks as well.
That's good looking shot. What size are you making?
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11-09-2021, 05:11 PM
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That shot looks very good compared to most that I have seen from home makers. The smaller the size, the harder it seems to be to get nice shot, I load 28 gauge and 410 for skeet, because I can save 50%, but I don't bother with 20 or 12 gauge, but if you can make shot cheap enough, it may even be worth loading 20 or 12 gauge.
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11-09-2021, 05:33 PM
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I get my wheel weights for free. I make mainly #8 and #9 for trap and skeet. I load 12, 28 and 410. My cost for a pound of shot would be minimal. The only cost I have is coolant and goes a long way before I have to buy more. I also make shot for other people. They give me wheel weights and I give them half back in shot. Everyone is happy!!
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11-09-2021, 06:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gdkmedic
I get my wheel weights for free. I make mainly #8 and #9 for trap and skeet. I load 12, 28 and 410. My cost for a pound of shot would be minimal. The only cost I have is coolant and goes a long way before I have to buy more. I also make shot for other people. They give me wheel weights and I give them half back in shot. Everyone is happy!!
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With more and more suppliers discontinuing lead for making wheel weights, you might start finding it more difficult to maintain your supply.
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11-09-2021, 07:53 PM
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I made my own shot maker and after few attempts shot turned out very good. I use plain hot water for a coolant. To get round shot it is critical to have a dropping lip as close o the water as I can get. I run my shot maker at 320 to 340C. Vic
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