Shot making

[bertn]

Ok, graphite it is! Thanks.

I just picked up a bottle and put some on my shot.

It's sold as "seed slik" and for a 1 lb bottle (1 liter size but is only 60-70% full) it was only $10.60 after tax.
Since you only need a little bit to coat 25lb it will last you a very very long time.

 

[OverUnder725]

Thanks, I will have to grab some.

 

[constabill]

Bringing this to the top as I'm just now contemplating building one.

Where does one find "seed Slik"

 

[joehunt]

Nice setup

 

[constabill]

Am I seeing that the shot somehow falls down to the second reservoir ?

If so how does that happen ?

 

[Moose_Master]

Seed silk? Never heard of the term. Do you mean the graphite used as lube instead of traditional lube?
Have a picture of that "seed silk"? Ya got me curious now, lol.

 

[DFarmer]

Seed silk? Never heard of the term. Do you mean the graphite used as lube instead of traditional lube?
Have a picture of that "seed silk"? Ya got me curious now, lol.

It should be the same thing. Powdered graphite should be available at Canadian Tire or Farm equipment dealers.

 

[ted_dent]

Honestly, I haven't loaded any of it yet. I'm going to try loading it without graphite an see if it bridges in my MEC 9000.

I read somewhere a few years ago that talcum powder would also work as a dry lube for homemade shot. I tried it on some homemade shot a friend gave me and it seemed to prevent bridging although it was only a small quantity (15 pounds or so) so I couldn't do extensive testing.

 

[Moose_Master]

When I ordered my new shotshell reloading machine the package contained a lil bottle with a white powder and it was indeed intended to lube certain parts of the machine once in a while. I'm now convinced it is talcum. But having a huge amount of graphite I never used that white stuff.
Graphite works on the shotmaker ramp but I can't say the same thing about talcum because I never tried it. Don't think I'll ever try it as I decided to sell all my equpment for shot making and the loader.
Maybe one day I'll get back into this amazing hobby but for now I must end the fun. Making shot was a such joyful and fulfilling experience.

 

[bertn]

Seed silk? Never heard of the term. Do you mean the graphite used as lube instead of traditional lube?
Have a picture of that "seed silk"? Ya got me curious now, lol.

Seed Slik:
Its just regular powdered graphite, nothing special.
Cheapest at farm supply stores.
My bottle is 16 oz/1 lbs and about 1 liter in size.

 

[6mm Shooter]

I just built a shot maker and was wondering if you could measure the length of your shotmakers lip. By the way nice shot.

 

[Moose_Master]

The length depends on how many drippers you want to have. I suspect you need to know the width but is just a guess.

 

[barsik]

can these shotmakers produce 00 size shot? asking for a friend.

 

[yomomma]

can these shotmakers produce 00 size shot? asking for a friend.

Usually #6 to #9

 

[eprevost_tec]

I know how much work this is ! But is anyone interested in selling their home made shot on a small scale.

I would be looking for about 10 bags a year.