Idiot's guide to molding slugs from birdshot?

[BigFatGuy]

I've read you can use the Lee Precision 1oz Slug Mold to mold a slug from birdshot that will fit back into the original shell and wad.

I've never molded anything from molten metal.

Can you suggest a good soup-to-nuts idiot's guide to the process of doing this?

[Dattebayo]

That is one option. Another popular option is using wheel weights.

I personally bought a cheap cooking pot, a inexpensive wooden handle laddle, and a camping stove. Went to Home Depot, picked up a crap ton of sawdust for flux and you ready to go for the most part.

[Bangzoom]

be careful with wheel weights..many are zinc and just a lil bit of zinc will ruin your lead and pot...the only way to flux it out is with sulphur...yeah not good

wax is a great flux too (not for zinc)

you just need carbon


and no you cant always use the same wad...many wads have ridges and this will bulge the shell after you put a slug in

[Bangzoom]

a great youtube channel for all your needs is

Here

[JohnnyPark805]

That is one option. Another popular option is using wheel weights.

I personally bought a cheap cooking pot, a inexpensive wooden handle laddle, and a camping stove. Went to Home Depot, picked up a crap ton of sawdust for flux and you ready to go for the most part.

you have use LEAD wheel weights, not just any.

I have a lee 10 pound pot. I either buy lead or cut open some birdshot shells. melt it, flux it, scrape it, pour it, and dump it into water with a rag on the bottom. and you have your slug.

[Bangzoom]

you have use LEAD wheel weights, not just any.

I have a lee 10 pound pot. I either buy lead or cut open some birdshot shells. melt it, flux it, scrape it, pour it, and dump it into water with a rag on the bottom. and you have your slug.

water dropping will result in a harder slug...i drop mine onto a wet towel so they cool slower...not a big issue really unless you accidently shoot out of a choked barrel

[kmca]

Seems like a waste of shot, lead is much cheaper

[alfred1222]

Go buy lead bars for scrap value, don't waste shot

[Dattebayo]

Seems like a waste of shot, lead is much cheaper

This as lead shot costs significantly more than just lead or lead wheel weights.

[JohnnyPark805]

I cant find people selling lead locally for scrap value. if anyone can give me a source in the Ventura, Camarillo, Oxnard area that would be greatly appreciated.

[Dattebayo]

I cant find people selling lead locally for scrap value. if anyone can give me a source in the Ventura, Camarillo, Oxnard area that would be greatly appreciated.

Lead Wheel Weights can often be found at tire shops or anywhere where they balance wheels. Auto shops often dispose of them.

[JohnnyPark805]

Lead Wheel Weights can often be found at tire shops or anywhere where they balance wheels. Auto shops often dispose of them.

ill check around, I thought all they use are zinc and iron ones here

[BigFatGuy]

a great youtube channel for all your needs is

Here

Thanks!

[Bangzoom]

I cant find people selling lead locally for scrap value. if anyone can give me a source in the Ventura, Camarillo, Oxnard area that would be greatly appreciated.

go to any range and pick it up

i got 7 lbs while waiting for a guy to show up to buy a gun just out of the parking lot of one range near me

when youre are at a BLM shooting area you can get a bunch

also Ebay has people selling lead

[JohnnyPark805]

go to any range and pick it up

i got 7 lbs while waiting for a guy to show up to buy a gun just out of the parking lot of one range near me

when youre are at a BLM shooting area you can get a bunch

also Ebay has people selling lead

no where near BLM and the closest outdoor range is over an hour away, ill take my chances with wheel weights