Thread: Has our ability to buy loose lead shot ceased?

Originally Posted by berg243

if stuck i know where there is some part lots once i get some for my 410 loader.

Thank you. I have stocks at the moment and thankfully, I am not "stuck". I'm just wearing my "survivalist" hat and planning ahead for what i suspect will be problems.

However, with your approval, i may return to you if other supplies dribble off to nothing.

Originally Posted by Jhon

Bdt410 on Trademe Franklin Shotgun Supplies Brian Thompson MEC Agent, sells 11kg bags of lead
Bay of Plenty

Thank You. From what you have kindly supplied, I now have ( I think) Brian's telephone number.

If you need Brian's number or email just PM me..I've found him very good to deal with especially if you want to know something about using a MEC press or getting parts for one.

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Originally Posted by akaroa1

I even have a lead shot maker but can't be bothered

Will need some lead shot to feed a muzzleloadmuzzleloading shotgun soon

let me know when you need some...if you coming down here I will sort you out no worries......

Originally Posted by Jhon

If you need Brian's number or email just PM me..I've found him very good to deal with especially if you want to know something about using a MEC press or getting parts for one. Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

Thank you Jhon. Jim160 has PM'd me and solved my problems....Well, apart from the "unacceptable to discuss except in a pubic space" ones. :>)_

Shooters world in Southland normally has a few bottles of the stuff, pretty sure they have a website

Originally Posted by Kiwi Sapper

What Ho,

Nice to hear from you.......As I live in the past, ( It's a lot cheaper) my current "go to" for loads is the Hodgdon Powder Shotshell Data Manual by Don Zutz - 1st Edition - 1996"... It gives load information for 2 and 2 1/2 inch chambers as well as advice on my latest interest , brass 12 gauge hulls.
However, I have an eye on some MEC press's so if I get one your mention of charge bars could interest me. Thank You.

I will see how "things" progress.
Mean time.....try not to die :>) and enjoy life under our current regime.

Be Seeing You.

The old boy has a MEC press in the shed it hasn't been used since I did some loading 20 years ago. Its in Canterbury though

20 years ago ...Still got all it's "bit's 'n bobs" and you are in South Australia............."Houston, we have a problem" :>)

I have, as yet, not obtained such a beastie. Too many sellers not wanting to drop theirs obsolete press into a cardboard carton and courier by saying......"Must Collect"

Meantime, i will continue trying to persuade "sellers" on TradeMe selling at a "secondhand price" to "get a carton."

I do appreciate your reply Thanks.

kilwell sports is another supplier to.

Originally Posted by Kiwi Sapper

Thank You. From what you have kindly supplied, I now have ( I think) Brian's telephone number.

Have you found any shot other than birdshot yet? I must be doing something wrong, after all suggested enquiries, I've found none.

Originally Posted by gsp follower

kilwell sports is another supplier to.

thanks. But only it seems if I wanted my Lead already in a hull, or as a fishing sinker or for use in a slingshot.... and even then for these listed products, they are also one of those annoying companies which list products for sale to draw you to their website then tell you, "Nah.... we ain"t got any."

Originally Posted by Kiwi Sapper

thanks. But only it seems if I wanted my Lead already in a hull, or as a fishing sinker or for use in a slingshot.... and even then for these listed products, they are also one of those annoying companies which list products for sale to draw you to their website then tell you, "Nah.... we ain"t got any."

There's quite a few around like that and then there's outfits like Reloaders (no, I don't work for them). Their website accurately reflects what they have.

The worst I have found is a place in the Wairararapa. I rang full of hope for 32/20 brass only to be told "nah, me haven't had any for ages". Pre Covid.