I had an idea. not sure if it was a good one. (quite common) I have a lee 10 lb pot and need some cheap shot for 12 ga. If I take my 10 pound pot with WW metal heated to 650 - 700 degrees, a 12 inch piece of heated steel angle iron at appropriate angle, and a bucket of water, I could make fair shot (not precise). I have not tried this yet, but I cant see any folly with the idea. If anyone can improve, suggest, give hints, etc... I like shotgun shells, but i cant afford to shoot more than 200 - 300 rounds a year. What about zinc for those "lead free" duck hunts and such?