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For SKEET I’ve used new , reclaimed and homemade shot . They all break skeet targets if you do your part .
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How in the name of God does one make their own shot? Do you build a tower in the yard to drop it?
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Making shot isn't that difficult. I think they just melt lead and pour it into a vessel with holes in the bottom that lets it fall into water. I have a neighbor who makes his own; his setup isn't that complicated. I've never seen his product, but would imagine it's not all nice round shot. Just guessing on that.
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Look up “youtube making lead shot” for several instructional videos. .
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Interesting. I would just buy the machine if I was going to make it because what usually happens is I spend all my free time making something to save me money and when all is said and done, I save a lot less than I thought I would. I built a home brew electronic controller and built a mash/boil/hot liquor kettle with all fittings and cart. Cost me six months and $4800. I could have bought a turn key system for $5500
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A friend i shot with made his own and i copied it. Yes it makes usable shot but the time it takes to get it right and sort, size and lube is considerable. Another was given a Littleton shotmaker and the time spent learning it's idiosyncrasies is long and involved. It is not worth it as long as shot is available at $40.00 to 50 a bag, over that it will come out again.
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Andy, I have a shot dripper made by John Stewart. 220v electric hot plate and seven dripper nozzles. There is a 110v model made by Littleton.
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