Are there special screws for casting soft lead balls No. 12, 13 or smaller

[soleman1]

Are there special screws for casting soft lead balls No. 12, 13 or smaller
Or is there some way to get this size in any way, whether by casting or any other method

Thanks

[skeet1]

I don't understand.

[la5676]

Are there special screws for casting soft lead balls No. 12, 13 or smaller
Or is there some way to get this size in any way, whether by casting or any other method

Thanks

If you are referring to the orifice or drippers in a shot maker, no. #9 is the smallest.

https://www.oasisleadshotmaker.com/shop.html

[soleman1]

If you are referring to the orifice or drippers in a shot maker, no. #9 is the smallest.

https://www.oasisleadshotmaker.com/shop.html

But how to make small balls for bullets size 12 or 13
How is it done if there are no dots?

[centershot]

But how to make small balls for bullets size 12 or 13
How is it done if there are no dots?

What are these size 12 or 13 bullets you speak of? Are you referring to #12 shot pellets or are you trying to make 12 gauge round balls? Please be more specific.

[soleman1]

What are these size 12 or 13 bullets you speak of? Are you referring to #12 shot pellets or are you trying to make 12 gauge round balls? Please be more specific.

yes #12 shot pellets


There are balls number 6
7 balls
There are also balls number 12
And others as in the picture
My question is about balls of size 12, how can they be made, especially since I searched for train screws and did not find it?
Ask how such tiny little balls work

[megasupermagnum]

I can only assume english is not your first language. I don't mean this in any demeaning or disparaging manner, but the words you are saying do not make the slightest bit of sense. You are going to have to use a different translator, else we can't help you. What is your native language? Maybe someone who speaks it can help?

[soleman1]

I can only assume english is not your first language. I don't mean this in any demeaning or disparaging manner, but the words you are saying do not make the slightest bit of sense. You are going to have to use a different translator, else we can't help you. What is your native language? Maybe someone who speaks it can help?

Yes I do not speak English

[turtlezx]

cant make them you have to buy them that small

[centershot]

A shotmaker ( you can buy or build one) will produce pellets as small as #9 but no smaller. If you want #12 shot you'll have to buy it. I have no idea where you can find it.

What do you use #12 shot for?

[soleman1]

I'm sure there is some way to make a very small shot
I want it for small birds so that it doesn't get torn

[dbosman]

In the USA we order #12 from Ballistic Products.
https://www.ballisticproducts.com/Ch...uctinfo/02612/
They carry #11 now, too.

[GhostHawk]

I'm sure there is some way to make a very small shot
I want it for small birds so that it doesn't get torn

I would suggest that you might try using #9 shot but at longer range.
Might be simpler than trying to arrange shipping for very small shot to another country.

What size birds? Are you wishing to mount them, ie Taxidermy?

[Powersgt]

Number 10-12 and dust are most likely made by the sieve method dropped in a shot tower. I would believe the surface tension of the lead alloy would be to much that it would not flow through such a small orefice. JM2C

[Cap'n Morgan]

Number 10-12 and dust are most likely made by the sieve method dropped in a shot tower. I would believe the surface tension of the lead alloy would be to much that it would not flow through such a small orefice. JM2C

It may be possible to make "dust" shot from a dripper, but it'll probably need some sort of vibrating/motion to free the droplets before they grow too big. On the other hand, a short drop should be enough to solidify the shot, eliminating the need for a messy coolant tray.

I'm picturing a test-setup, involving a perforated tin can, a vibrating engraving tool and a second floor window. Any takers..?

[soleman1]

In the USA we order #12 from Ballistic Products.
https://www.ballisticproducts.com/Ch...uctinfo/02612/
They carry #11 now, too.

Thank you
I want to do this myself and not buy it

[soleman1]

Number 10-12 and dust are most likely made by the sieve method dropped in a shot tower. I would believe the surface tension of the lead alloy would be to much that it would not flow through such a small orefice. JM2C

Do you know how the sieve works?

[Hamish]

Thank you
I want to do this myself and not buy it

#12 is snake shot. 2 meter effective range. Make a #9 shot dripper, it sounds like you are chasing your tail.

https://youtu.be/2qybStWdYcs