Use for old #2 shotgun lead shot?

[WalkenBear]

I recently uncovered an old 25 lb bag of shotgun shot in the garage, looks to be #2 shot. I am wondering what other uses it might be good for as far as reloading. Most likley it is pure lead, but do not know for sure. AFAIK pure lead would be too soft for most centerfire cast loads ovet 1000fps. Completly in the dark about this, no experience casting bullets or reloading shotshells. Any help or guidance would be appreciated. Most likely will offer it up in the classifieds if no use to me.
Thanx, WB

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[Member 34319]

Lead sled weight.

Shotgun loads.

Sell for $$$

Full crevices in lightweight stocks.

Fishing weights.

Fill a stock partially full for, purposes.

 

[2506]

That works out to about 760 cast 230 grainers, if someone were so inclined.

 

[dangerranger60]

The alloy mix is just about right for standard velocity handgun bullets. I would add a pound of tin to the 25 lbs of shot to help fill out the mold. DR

 

[coltemp]

Post it up for sale if you don't need it for one of the suggested uses. I took some of my old rusted shot from a bulk purchase and it made a great lead sled weight. Also useful for holding down tent and canopies as well.

 

[nammac]

If you cast handgun bullets, melt it down and cast away. Adding tin or Linotype will improve flow and poured bullet quality.

 

[ageingstudent]

That works out to about 760 cast 230 grainers, if someone were so inclined.

Indeed. And about 1100 158 grain. I've done quite a lot of casting with reclaimed shot it works quite well actually. That's my kind of recycling program.

 

[P7M13]

Sell it.
It helps with the buoyancy problem with cat thieves.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Find a local muzzle loading club and sell it there.
Pure lead shot melted down , makes a fine round ball.
Andy

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Another thought...
If you reload...maybe make a modern "Buck and Ball" load for your shotgun.
Oops....re-read the OP and you say that you don't have experience re- loading shotshells....
Andy

 

[ageingstudent]

Another thought...
If you reload...maybe make a modern "Buck and Ball" load for your shotgun.
Oops....re-read the OP and you say that you don't have experience re- loading shotshells....
Andy

Just don't spill it on your mom's shag carpet. You'll never hear the end of it trust me

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Just don't spill it on your mom's shag carpet. You'll never hear the end of it trust me

Yep...done that....oops.
Spilling percussion caps ain't a good thing either....
Andy

 

[ageingstudent]

Yep...done that....oops.
Spilling percussion caps ain't a good thing either....
Andy

Mother's Day is coming. I'm sure I'll get a reminder. I spent a whole weekend with tweezers putting seven and a half shot in a Dixie cup

 

[DirectDrive]

Maybe someone wanting to load up varmint loads for coyote hunting.
Or for late night chicken house defense.

 

[ageingstudent]

Maybe someone wanting to load up varmint loads for coyote hunting.
Or for late night chicken house defense.

#2 would definitely do the job. Mind you don't clip a chicken while you're after the coyote. I got in trouble for that once as well.