Thread: 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

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

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.

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

Will need some lead shot to feed a muzzleloadmuzzleloading shotgun soon

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

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

Gunworks seem to have plenty of loose shot also

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?

Got 5kg from gunworks before the lockup #5 but

Bdt410 on Trademe

Franklin Shotgun Supplies

Brian Thompson

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

Originally Posted by Jhon

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

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

Originally Posted by Kiwi Sapper

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

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

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.

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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

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