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    what to do with lead shot

    A while back (20+ years) I bought lead shot for SCUBA weights. I don't dive anymore so how do I turn 25 LBs of pure lead shot into a cast able bullet alloy? I have been using wheel weights alloy and was hoping I could just add some to each batch, but how much to add or will that not work at all??? Don't really want to invest is alloying metals.

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    Just a suggestion, post wtt in S and S section, to trade someone for a suitable amount of casting alloy. Shot is scarce right now, so trade it to someone for something you want and can use. Just asking, what size is the shot? That will help it go quicker if you do decide to trade someone. Good luck to you.
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    Try to sell it first.

    As shot-- its worth WAY more than ingot prices.

    Back when Lead was bought by scrap yards for 9-10 cents a pound, and they sold it for 20-25 cents,,,,
    even reclaimed range shot was $1.00 a pound and up---- if you could find it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Budzilla 19 View Post
    Just a suggestion, post wtt in S and S section, to trade someone for a suitable amount of casting alloy. Shot is scarce right now, so trade it to someone for something you want and can use. Just asking, what size is the shot? That will help it go quicker if you do decide to trade someone. Good luck to you.
    cant read the size on bag anymore its about 1/8" "Winchester American Standard" is all i can read

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    Do a web search for 'shotgun shot size' or something like that.

    You'll find charts that give the diameter for the different sizes.
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    bring it out when you come and I will trade you some ww for it. friend needs to load some shotshells and he can put it to good use

    going to pick up the compressor this weekend.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rancher1913 View Post
    bring it out when you come and i will trade you some ww for it. Friend needs to load some shotshells and he can put it to good use

    going to pick up the compressor this weekend.

    deal!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Winger Ed. View Post
    Do a web search for 'shotgun shot size' or something like that.

    You'll find charts that give the diameter for the different sizes.
    The bag empty is selling for $2...the world has gone NUTS

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    Quote Originally Posted by HVACscott View Post
    The bag empty is selling for $2...the world has gone NUTS
    That fits.

    Check out the prices for empty powder cans on ebay.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Budzilla 19 View Post
    Just a suggestion, post wtt in S and S section, to trade someone for a suitable amount of casting alloy. Shot is scarce right now, so trade it to someone for something you want and can use. Just asking, what size is the shot? That will help it go quicker if you do decide to trade someone. Good luck to you.
    good idea or yes add a few lbs to each batch, I find it is dirty tho and needs to be fluxed.

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    Trading the shot for ingot sounds like the way to go.
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