Has our ability to buy loose lead shot ceased?

Is it my imagination or is our ability to buy lead shot in bulk, as opposed to the 1 1/4 RTB's (Ready to bang) containers no longer a possibility?

I ask because having obtained the "bits 'n bobs" required for shotgun reloading, I find myself failing to locate a seller of lead shot, apart from Reloaders ..........with # 8's +9's.

Before anybody reminds me that it is cheaper to buy "ready made" I comment "yes at the moment", but for how long? Also I mutter that I have no intention of moulding my own.

So, are there retailers I am unaware of .............or need I stock up with RTB's pending our " winter of our discontent."

https://www.shootinggear.co.nz/shop/...AD%20SHOT&gp=1

Too easy
And that was just the first one that came up

I even have a lead shot maker but can't be bothered

Will need some lead shot to feed a muzzleloadmuzzleloading shotgun soon

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Originally Posted by hamsav

I have some books on shotshell reloading that pribly wont be needed again . Not at home at the mo but I can post pix or a list if ya want .I used to roll my own shotshells and had a lot of fun doing it. Mostly I wanted rabbit loads and they usually hung around 1¾ oz bb's or 2's, did a few 1½ , 1⅜ oz loads too. Never had a nasty moment........unless you count the odd primer falling out. Very unpopular at duckshooting as nothing I hit was worth , or even possible to pluck, apparently some birds even went backwards for a bit, fuck yeah (whoo) 1½oz bb's ,handfull of 571 and the're commin straight at me , ah yep I just loved blowing them to bits.
Make yourself a decent pattern testing frame right from the start , makes pattern testing a doddle if you dont have to arse about with sticky tape or staples . I got a feeling I may also have some mec charge bars and bushes, one was adjustable ,knobs on the ends. If your interested let me know and I will have a dig about when I get home tomorrow ,@ Wanaka with the P's , such fun ,watching Andre reau or whoever ,and its pissing down ....just wanna die ;-)

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Hahahahahahaha

Gunworks seem to have plenty of loose shot also

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Originally Posted by akaroa1

Gunworks seem to have plenty of loose shot also

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I did visit them but only found loaded hulls appearing when I searched for "Lead shot"

What words did you use for the search?

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Originally Posted by akaroa1

https://www.shootinggear.co.nz/shop/...LEAD SHOT&gp=1

Too easy And that was just the first one that came up

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As you said, too easy. I have 4's and 8's. Plus a slab of 3's. I would like some BB's . However, your "head'sup" on the 4's is useful. I will telephone Brian once the silly season ends and get a bag of 4's and ask if anything heavier than 4 is available.

Thank You.

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Originally Posted by hamsav

I have some books on shotshell reloading that pribly wont be needed again ..............

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What Ho,

Nice to hear from you.......As I live in the past, ( It's a lot cheaper) my current "go to" for loads is the Hodgdon Powder Shotshell Data Manual by Don Zutz - 1st Edition - 1996"... It gives load information for 2 and 2 1/2 inch chambers as well as advice on my latest interest , brass 12 gauge hulls.
However, I have an eye on some MEC press's so if I get one your mention of charge bars could interest me. Thank You.

I will see how "things" progress.
Mean time.....try not to die :>) and enjoy life under our current regime.

Be Seeing You.

A year or two ago, there was a bloke on Tardme from down South who sold homemade shot and slugs. It appears that he's stopped selling or advertising. Everywhere I try only has bird shot sizes. I fear we as shell loaders may be a dying breed.

Got 5kg from gunworks before the lockup #5 but

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Originally Posted by GDMP

Gunworks had a small delivery of lead shot just before Christmas.......

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Ah..........
My thanks. Will contact them.

Bdt410 on Trademe

Franklin Shotgun Supplies

Brian Thompson

MEC Agent, sells 11kg bags of lead
Bay of Plenty

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Originally Posted by berg243

if stuck i know where there is some part lots once i get some for my 410 loader.

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Thank you. I have stocks at the moment and thankfully, I am not "stuck". I'm just wearing my "survivalist" hat and planning ahead for what i suspect will be problems.

However, with your approval, i may return to you if other supplies dribble off to nothing.

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Originally Posted by Jhon

Bdt410 on Trademe Franklin Shotgun Supplies Brian Thompson MEC Agent, sells 11kg bags of lead
Bay of Plenty

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Thank You. From what you have kindly supplied, I now have ( I think) Brian's telephone number.

If you need Brian's number or email just PM me..I've found him very good to deal with especially if you want to know something about using a MEC press or getting parts for one.

Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

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Originally Posted by akaroa1

I even have a lead shot maker but can't be bothered

Will need some lead shot to feed a muzzleloadmuzzleloading shotgun soon

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let me know when you need some...if you coming down here I will sort you out no worries......

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Originally Posted by Jhon

If you need Brian's number or email just PM me..I've found him very good to deal with especially if you want to know something about using a MEC press or getting parts for one. Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

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Thank you Jhon. Jim160 has PM'd me and solved my problems....Well, apart from the "unacceptable to discuss except in a pubic space" ones. :>)_

Shooters world in Southland normally has a few bottles of the stuff, pretty sure they have a website

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Sapper

What Ho,

Nice to hear from you.......As I live in the past, ( It's a lot cheaper) my current "go to" for loads is the Hodgdon Powder Shotshell Data Manual by Don Zutz - 1st Edition - 1996"... It gives load information for 2 and 2 1/2 inch chambers as well as advice on my latest interest , brass 12 gauge hulls.
However, I have an eye on some MEC press's so if I get one your mention of charge bars could interest me. Thank You.

I will see how "things" progress.
Mean time.....try not to die :>) and enjoy life under our current regime.

Be Seeing You.

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The old boy has a MEC press in the shed it hasn't been used since I did some loading 20 years ago. Its in Canterbury though

20 years ago ...Still got all it's "bit's 'n bobs" and you are in South Australia............."Houston, we have a problem" :>)

I have, as yet, not obtained such a beastie. Too many sellers not wanting to drop theirs obsolete press into a cardboard carton and courier by saying......"Must Collect"

Meantime, i will continue trying to persuade "sellers" on TradeMe selling at a "secondhand price" to "get a carton."

I do appreciate your reply Thanks.

kilwell sports is another supplier to.

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Sapper

Thank You. From what you have kindly supplied, I now have ( I think) Brian's telephone number.

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Have you found any shot other than birdshot yet? I must be doing something wrong, after all suggested enquiries, I've found none.:(

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Originally Posted by gsp follower

kilwell sports is another supplier to.

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thanks. But only it seems if I wanted my Lead already in a hull, or as a fishing sinker or for use in a slingshot.... and even then for these listed products, they are also one of those annoying companies which list products for sale to draw you to their website then tell you, "Nah.... we ain"t got any."

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Sapper

thanks. But only it seems if I wanted my Lead already in a hull, or as a fishing sinker or for use in a slingshot.... and even then for these listed products, they are also one of those annoying companies which list products for sale to draw you to their website then tell you, "Nah.... we ain"t got any."

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There's quite a few around like that and then there's outfits like Reloaders (no, I don't work for them). Their website accurately reflects what they have.

The worst I have found is a place in the Wairararapa. I rang full of hope for 32/20 brass only to be told "nah, me haven't had any for ages". Pre Covid.

Yeah, the give away is there's usually a small "website last updated" tag somewhere on their front page. When it says '19 April 2019" you know they are wasting your time:o