[tomshot123]

Hi this is my first post and I am just wondering where to get some ammo at a good price for delivery in the UK? Any help or links would be highly appreciated
Tom

 

[akmslingshots]

it very much depends on what ammo you have in mind, whether it be 8mm steel, marbles right up to 16mm lead?

what bands/tubes are you using?

 

[tomshot123]

I'm looking for something like 14mm lead/steel with 1 inch wide double thread band, thanks for replying

Tom

 

[akmslingshots]

I'm looking for something like 14mm lead/steel with 1 inch wide double thread band, thanks for replying

Tom

that's a big size, not the easiest to get!!

i have a 12mm lead cast, and that's the most economic way for heavier ammo which is perfect for your bands

9.5mm steel is simplest to get in quantity and is only just a little light for 25mm

do you have a taper on the bands?

 

[tomshot123]

I'm getting some 12mm lead for my birthday (7th April, 14mm steel, and 12mm steel but its mainly to see my preference. I was just wondering for the future as I Am fairly new to slingshots, also I do not have a taper

Cheers, tom

 

[Jim Williams]

For lead ammo your best bet is always casting your own, go to a scrap yard and for £20 you will get enough lead to last you many hundreds of shots. Alternatively if you have a friend who is a roofer have a word with them

You can either use a fishing mould like the ones here: http://www.ebay.co.u...=item8960108213

Or one like this: http://milbroproshot...mmo_moulds.html

There is another company called Lee who produce excellent moulds that I can highly recommend: http://leeprecision.com/

 

[tomshot123]

Thanks allot Jim and by coincidence I have an uncle who is a roofer, i will look into these links and consider them

just one one more question, do you have an idea on how to melt the lead not inside the house on the cooker?
Cheers, tom

 

[akmslingshots]

You can either use a fishing mould like the ones here: http://www.ebay.co.u...=item8960108213

that's the most cost effective for sure its what I use

http://www.bellsofhythe.com/products.asp?catid=134 is next on the shopping list

 

[akmslingshots]

Thanks allot Jim and by coincidence I have an uncle who is a roofer, i will look into these links and consider them

just one one more question, do you have an idea on how to melt the lead not inside the house on the cooker?
Cheers, tom

its best to use a camping style stove outside as lead gives off toxic fumes when melting. You also really need a very stout pan as the molten lead is even heavier than you think!

MIG welding gloves are also essential as well as eye protection

this is a good idea for a starting point... Joerg knows his stuff

 

[tomshot123]

Thanks allot i will take that into consideration!

Cheers, tom

 

[Jim Williams]

That Bells Of Hythe mould looks great, however with a Lee mould there is no need to have to cut the balls free and they are also much cheaper

 

[tomshot123]

I can only find bullet moulded on the cheaper one though, maybe I'm just not looking hard enough
Tom

 

[akmslingshots]

That Bells Of Hythe mould looks great, however with a Lee mould there is no need to have to cut the balls free and they are also much cheaper

Are these the right ones Jim?
http://leeprecision.com/bullet-casting/black-powder-molds/round-ball-mold

they look awesome! never realised that they were that inexpensive

 

[ebooks886]

I have a Lee double cavity .44 mould and it is brilliant - with the sprue cutter attached the balls come out clean and round. Lee is an inexpensive brand and there can be problems with balls sticking in the mould. If you get one polish the cavities to remove any burrs that could cause sticking and soot the mould by using a lit match, this will ensure that you get a clean release each time!

 

[akmslingshots]

I have a Lee double cavity .44 mould and it is brilliant - with the sprue cutter attached the balls come out clean and round. Lee is an inexpensive brand and there can be problems with balls sticking in the mould. If you get one polish the cavities to remove any burrs that could cause sticking and soot the mould by using a lit match, this will ensure that you get a clean release each time!

think I will definitely put one on the 'to get' list, its all fine and well casting 8 at a time when all the excess lead has to be trimmed off

 

[Jim Williams]

That Bells Of Hythe mould looks great, however with a Lee mould there is no need to have to cut the balls free and they are also much cheaper

Are these the right ones Jim?
http://leeprecision....round-ball-mold

they look awesome! never realised that they were that inexpensive
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That link won't load for me for some reason mate.

Ebooks is right there though, they are great bits of kit I love mine. Using an electric smelter also makes things much easier, safer and less messy.