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Gents: Can any of you tell me about ways to make my own shot? I want to begin shooting clays at my home in Alaska as I'm too far from commercial ranges. I'd like a clays thrower (voice activated to avoid a cable and foot pedal) and also a way to make my own shot to lower the costs (I have a nearly unlimited supply of lead and wheel weights). Any suggestions are appreciated. Cheers all, Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | ||
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Cal, Type in homemade lead shot maker on Youtube and you'll get lots of videos to view. The shotmakers have a lot of common elements to them and you should be able to build a satisfactory one for not alot of money. Appears to be very simple technology. You'll probably find lot's of reading on the subject too if you google the topic. I'll have a go at building one when my "dance card" gets alot clearer. | |||
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Basic shot maker: a sieve or collander over a bucket of cold water. It will make uneven shot with slightly wider patterns. I think if you increase the drop from sieve to water will make rounder shot. Of course the interwebs will know the details better than me. ___________ Cowboy Dan's a major player in the cowboy scene. -The Mouse | |||
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Cal, I don't know if he is still in business or not, but at one time there was a man out there named Littleton that produced a shotmaker for the commercial market. Might do an internet search... | |||
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Thanks for your help and I will look into all ifno here. Cheers, Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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As I recall the guys I used to work with bought a Littleton. It took a bit to get the technique down but they were happy with the results. I have a Champion trap that works great, can't believe they can make them for what they sell for, and I see they have a wireless voice activated release. I have been meaning to pick up just a wireless release to get away from the foot switch. C.G.B. | |||
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Cal, if you don't find one I have one up at our cabin at Circle Hot Springs and when I get out of hunting camp here on the peninsula I should be headed up there and can pick it up. I am sure we can work out some sort of crooked trade  Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master guide FAA Master pilot NRA Benefactor www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com | |||
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I bought my shotmaker from Mel Taylor in Utah 20+ years ago. I don't know if he is still in business. A couple of years ago I bought some new nozzles for my shotmaker from James Stewart who makes and sells shotmakers. Try jstewart1934@hotmail.com NRA Endowment Life Member | |||
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458: Email, PM,or call. I'm interested. The only things I have to trade are some old boat anchor double rifles in .500, .600, 8-bore and 4-bore. Stop by anytime. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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_______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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http://www.littletonshotmaker.com Hunting: Exercising dominion over creation at 2800 fps. | |||
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Several years ago I bought a shotmaker from James Stewart and drove up to his house to let him educate me aboute it (60 or so miles)I was very impressed with him and his product and have made a lot of shot with it. He always made time to pick up the phone and help me with any issues Good guy great product | |||
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