LeBarons' Extra Hard Lead Shot

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Does anyone know the percentage of Antimony in LeBaron's Lancaster Extra Hard Lead Shot? I called them and all they can tell me is that it's made in Lancaster, On. But I can't find any info on the web on a shot foundry in Lancaster.
 
Magnum_Tom said:
Does anyone know the percentage of Antimony in LeBaron's Lancaster Extra Hard Lead Shot? I called them and all they can tell me is that it's made in Lancaster, On. But I can't find any info on the web on a shot foundry in Lancaster.
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Be interesting to see what it is today. I have bags with 6% stamped on them somewhere.

If they are still following what they did years ago extra hard would be 6-7% chilled 3-5% but it could be anything now since there are no specs regulating it.
3% works fine for targets and 5% even better considering most guys today use promo at 1%.
If people don't think it makes a difference you do some patterning on paper it is night and day. Let us know what they say:)
 
Thanks guys.

Once Lead Loader got me pointed in the right direction I was able to find some info. Hummason's Extra Hard is actually what I'd consider "Chilled" and in in the 2-3% range. They don't mention anything for a Magnum in the 6% range.

Yes, I could buy directly, for $20 less a bag than LeBarons, but what would the shipping be for 75 lbs? I would think that that would negate the savings.

Oh well, I'm back to plan A and hoping Canada Metal gets back to me soon with their prices for Lino. I'm also going to call around to the local scrappers.

Just as an FYI: this isn't for better patterns out of the shotgun as I don't reload for shotgun yet, although I am planning on it. I was looking for a source of antimony to help harden an 80 lbs batch of lead cable sheathing I recently came across.

Thanks again!

Tom
 
beretta boy said:
Road trip ... 40 bags ... just about a 1/2 ton !
No problem for a full size SUV or pick-up.
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Yeah, but then I'd have to pass right through the a-hole of the universe! :D

My neighbours up at my camp live not too far away from Ancaster. But the Hummason shot doesn't have the antimony enough to justify going this route.
 
Magnum_Tom said:
Thanks guys.

Once Lead Loader got me pointed in the right direction I was able to find some info. Hummason's Extra Hard is actually what I'd consider "Chilled" and in in the 2-3% range. They don't mention anything for a Magnum in the 6% range.

Yes, I could buy directly, for $20 less a bag than LeBarons, but what would the shipping be for 75 lbs? I would think that that would negate the savings.

Oh well, I'm back to plan A and hoping Canada Metal gets back to me soon with their prices for Lino. I'm also going to call around to the local scrappers.

Just as an FYI: this isn't for better patterns out of the shotgun as I don't reload for shotgun yet, although I am planning on it. I was looking for a source of antimony to help harden an 80 lbs batch of lead cable sheathing I recently came across.

Thanks again!

Tom
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Ok. What is wrong with using some lead wheel weights they normally run 3.5-4% or do you have any printing places around you. Forget what they are called now but seen the boys using stuff coming out of there like 20% they say.
 
3Macs1;

I've tried that route but around here, the garages either already have someone paying for them and picking them up regularly, or they've got company policies preventing them from giving / selling WWs to the public. WWs are also quickly becoming a thing of the past as the greenies have convinced the car manufacturers to switch to zinc or steel. Every new car I've checked is using something other than lead nowadays.

The old printing guys used "type" metals. I'd love to get my hands on some Linotype or Stereotype but I don't know anyone in that industry and I'm not even sure they still use that type of printing anymore. I do have some places I can order Linotype though.
 
3macs1 said:
What is wrong with using some lead wheel weights they normally run 3.5-4% or do you have any printing places around you. Forget what they are called now but seen the boys using stuff coming out of there like 20% they say.
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Wow, what year do you live in?

Wheel weights haven't had more than 0.5% antimony in them for what, 20 years? And high alloy "type" metals were phased out of the printing industry decades ago.
 
I've tried that route but around here, the garages either already have someone paying for them and picking them up regularly...
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If you're anywhere near Ottawa, that would be me :p

The trick is to find independent tire shops that don't have contractual pickups. Yes, you'll have to spend an entire day scouting shops in your area. Once you become a regular, they'll expect you every 6 months or so. When you find a place willing to deal, provide them with a plastic bucket or two. When you pickup, trade the bucket for another empty one you bring with you. Pay them a little something, or bring a case of beer. Develop relationships with the owners. It seems hard, but you have to just get out there. And don't expect to waltz into a Walmart or Canadian Tire and score a few buckets.

I do have a little bit of Linotype left around somewhere in the garage. PM me if you're interested.
 
Skyhawk said:
If you're anywhere near Ottawa, that would be me :p

The trick is to find independent tire shops that don't have contractual pickups. Yes, you'll have to spend an entire day scouting shops in your area. Once you become a regular, they'll expect you every 6 months or so. When you find a place willing to deal, provide them with a plastic bucket or two. When you pickup, trade the bucket for another empty one you bring with you. Pay them a little something, or bring a case of beer. Develop relationships with the owners. It seems hard, but you have to just get out there. And don't expect to waltz into a Walmart or Canadian Tire and score a few buckets.

I do have a little bit of Linotype left around somewhere in the garage. PM me if you're interested.
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So it's you! :)

I should be ok for a while but I will try to get into a routine of checking garages out when I'm out and about.
 
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