Source for Shot?

[Newaygo77]

I’ve found partial bags of shot on eBay and GunBroker for prices that weren’t too frightening.

 

[French Colonial]

Gun clubs that specialize in trap/skeet often sell reloading supplies.

Or know where to go to get it, our skeet club keeps a local guy in business for sure.

 

[azmntman]

Have a shotgun coming (Pedersoli 12 gauge side by side) and want to hunt squirrel and rabbits. Maybe turkeys.

Where are y’all getting your loose shot? I’ve harvested some from unmentionable shells but it’s a waste. Thinking #5 for the squirrel and rabbits (should I choose something else?).

Thanks.

Have you rec'd this yet?

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Thanks, gang.

I’ve called every gun shop in a 40 mi radius and not a one sells loose shot. Going to have to go digital.

 

[TDM]

Another vote here for RotoMetals.

 

[Britsmoothy]

Huh?

Lol, a play on words.
Source of shot.
A sauce for shot.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Lol, a play on words.
Source of shot.
A sauce for shot.

I’ve always hear the phrase “hunger makes the best sauce” as in foods taste better when you’re quite hungry.

 

[Historian]

Thanks!!

So in a 12 gauge Muzzleloading side by side percussion fired shotgun, what size shot would work best for squirrel and rabbits?

In lead, 4 and 5's. Magnum, Copper Plated or Nickel Plated.
Ballistic Products
Precision Reloading
Roto Metals
Zip Metals
Midway
Graf and Sons

 

[French Colonial]

In lead, 4 and 5's. Magnum, Copper Plated or Nickel Plated.
Ballistic Products
Precision Reloading
Roto Metals
Zip Metals
Midway
Grads and Sons

Graf and Sons

 

[Historian]

Graf and Sons

Thanks! Fixed it. I need to turn off the spell assistant on this phone.
Yes, Graf and Sons. They are also a good source for BP.

 

[SDSmlf]

Thanks, gang.

I’ve called every gun shop in a 40 mi radius and not a one sells loose shot. Going to have to go digital.

Try any big box ‘sporting goods’ stores like Cabelas/BassPro and Dunhams that may be nearby. I have purchased from both, though I rarely go to either anymore. I’ve purchased buckshot online from Ballistic Products. Biggest problem has been finding what I want in stock, so suggest not hesitating when you locate some. In the past I’ve heard some complain about having to buy 25 pounds, but that’s only 400 one ounce loads…

 

[Gtrubicon]

I’ve had good luck finding shot on Craigslist and Facebook marketplace.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Thanks gang.

I live next to a very big trapshooting center. Just $7.50 for a round of 25.

I want to try it out!

 

[Notchy Bob]

Thanks gang.

I live next to a very big trapshooting center. Just $7.50 for a round of 25.

I want to try it out!

That’s great!

They are very likely to have a bulk-buy program for members, or possibly even a pro shop on the range. That might be your best source for shot, right there.

Notchy Bob

 

[Felonious]

https://www.ballisticproducts.com/Shot/departments/63/

All of my shot has been purchased from here, it's great quality.

 

[waksupi]

Ballistics Products.

Keep an eye on yard sales.

 

[Acohill1]

If you are looking to try out your gun and don't have any shot, go to wally world and buy a box of the cheapest 25 rounds boxes for 9 bucks and some change until you can find a bag of shot in the size you want. That way you have already pre-measured charges to use. Just cut the end off the shotshell and pour it down the barrel. Don't pass up gunshows and flea markets. In November, bought 9 bags of old paper shotshells for 20 bucks. There was more than 100 shells in those bags of all kinds of calibers and shot sizes. In those old paper shells, the powder is no good anymore but I bought all the shells he had just to have the shot.
Ohio Rusty ><>

i saw a box of 1oz trap shells for 7.95 they are prolly manure to shoot but to tear apart that isnt half bad.