F.A.Q.
What will I need to get started making lead shot?
First of all, an Oasis Lead Shot Maker. (we're biased) And you'll need suitable safety gear such as goggles, leather gloves and fume masks along with a well ventilated area to work. Also cooling liquid, (water and a water-soluble cutting oil) a bucket to hold the cooling liquid, powder graphite and a container to keep your shot in.
Where can I find scrap lead?
You can find lead at scrap yards, recycle shops and you can purchase scrap lead from tire shops and dealers who sell electronics, to name a few.
How long will the Oasis Lead Shot Maker last?
Shot makers can last for years and pay for themselves very quickly. (The more shot you make, the sooner, your investment is recouped). The Oasis Lead Shot Maker comes with a one year warranty and we'll replace or repair (at our discretion) the warranted unit within a year of purchase. - Does not include neglect or misuse.
Can I really make money selling my shot?
Sure! There are undoubtedly shooters in your area who want harder or softer shot to suit their personal shooting needs. You can supply shot to them much cheaper than they can purchase from the factory. You just need to let them know about your service.
What's the difference between hard shot and soft shot?
Without making this too complicated, the difference is deformity. Deformity occurs at the time the shot leaves the shotgun barrel. The harder the shot, the tighter the grouping of the pellets. The softer the shot, the more spread out the pellets will be once they leave the barrel.
How can I control the hardness/softness of my shot?
Hardness or softness of the shot is controlled by how much antimony it has. Antimony is the metal element used to increase the hardness of lead shot. The more antimony, the harder the shot. Lead such as auto wheel balance weights will produce harder shot. On the other hand, softer shot can be produced from lead pipe. Mixing your different leads will give you varying degrees of hardness or softness.
What will I need to get started making lead shot?
First of all, an Oasis Lead Shot Maker. (we're biased) And you'll need suitable safety gear such as goggles, leather gloves and fume masks along with a well ventilated area to work. Also cooling liquid, (water and a water-soluble cutting oil) a bucket to hold the cooling liquid, powder graphite and a container to keep your shot in.
Where can I find scrap lead?
You can find lead at scrap yards, recycle shops and you can purchase scrap lead from tire shops and dealers who sell electronics, to name a few.
How long will the Oasis Lead Shot Maker last?
Shot makers can last for years and pay for themselves very quickly. (The more shot you make, the sooner, your investment is recouped). The Oasis Lead Shot Maker comes with a one year warranty and we'll replace or repair (at our discretion) the warranted unit within a year of purchase. - Does not include neglect or misuse.
Can I really make money selling my shot?
Sure! There are undoubtedly shooters in your area who want harder or softer shot to suit their personal shooting needs. You can supply shot to them much cheaper than they can purchase from the factory. You just need to let them know about your service.
What's the difference between hard shot and soft shot?
Without making this too complicated, the difference is deformity. Deformity occurs at the time the shot leaves the shotgun barrel. The harder the shot, the tighter the grouping of the pellets. The softer the shot, the more spread out the pellets will be once they leave the barrel.
How can I control the hardness/softness of my shot?
Hardness or softness of the shot is controlled by how much antimony it has. Antimony is the metal element used to increase the hardness of lead shot. The more antimony, the harder the shot. Lead such as auto wheel balance weights will produce harder shot. On the other hand, softer shot can be produced from lead pipe. Mixing your different leads will give you varying degrees of hardness or softness.