Shot sources

Aaron Beck · 08-05-2022, 12:33 PM

I can find no local lead shot and was told the stores are unlikely to restock(ever) due to low demand. Is there a consensus best choice if the only choice is to buy online. Shipping seems to be a killer.

Woodcock survey · 08-05-2022, 12:49 PM

The cheapest and most reliable source i have found is the 2 clubs i belong to. Both order clays and ammo and one distributor also has shot, powder and wads. The other is walking distance from a distributor and they bring it over to ship with the clays order. Both priced in low 40 range.

Pa SxS · 08-05-2022, 04:02 PM

How does your reply help him?

Quigley97 · 08-05-2022, 04:16 PM

Aaron,
Try rotometals.com, I used to order my shot from them. I used to order the reclaimed shot and paid the extra price for the washed and graphited. If you get the regular reclaimed it is very dusty and dirty. I have been making my own for the last three years so I don't order from them anymore.

6pt-Sika · 08-05-2022, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron Beck

I can find no local lead shot and was told the stores are unlikely to restock(ever) due to low demand. Is there a consensus best choice if the only choice is to buy online. Shipping seems to be a killer.

Where you located ?

If anywhere near the northeast I can tell ya a place or two . Otherwise

Woodcock survey · 08-05-2022, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Bishop

How does your reply help him?

If you are referring to mine it is a suggestion to go through a club ordering system, if he belongs to one or have a friend who does do it for him.

Aaron Beck · 08-05-2022, 05:05 PM

Downeast Maine.

6pt-Sika · 08-06-2022, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron Beck

Downeast Maine.

I was thinking PA or NY . Shyda’s has or had a bog amount of West Coast shot at $52@bag .

Cold Spring · 08-06-2022, 07:44 AM

Eagle brand hard shot was available last weekend at the Northeast SxS in PA. $50. per bag out the door. I would think shot could also be available at the Vintage Gunners Cup at Hidden Hollow in PA a little more than one month hence. If you (or a friend) will be there I suggest you post that intention so that gents will bring some, at then prevailing prices.

Mike of the Mountain · 08-06-2022, 08:53 AM

We still have 6 bags of shot in the shop left over from the Northern SxS. Still for sale but one needs to come pick it up, no shipping.