Wanted: shotmaker

21 October 2013, 05:42

cal pappas

Wanted: shotmaker

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

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21 October 2013, 08:34

twobobbwana

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.

21 October 2013, 10:24

Cowboy_Dan

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.

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23 October 2013, 04:18

Doubless

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...

24 October 2013, 06:07

cgbach

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.

24 October 2013, 23:31

458Win

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

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25 October 2013, 12:35

buffybr

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

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27 October 2013, 22:10

cal pappas

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

28 October 2013, 02:37

cal pappas

quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
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. I'm at mile 87 1/4 of the Parks. If you won't accept one of my doubles in trade, let me know your price. However, you must show me how it works as this a new area for me.
Cal

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25 November 2013, 20:52

rem700-3

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