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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ 2.5" Bismuth for ducks? |
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Fri Nov 01, 2019 6:14 pm
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Location: The Great Northwet
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It's too bad that RST is the only commercial option. It really is a niche market. That's why I load my own. Much cheaper and just as effective. |
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Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:28 pm
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Sat Nov 02, 2019 10:09 am
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Joined: 24 Jan 2007
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Location: SC PA
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For a couple boxes of bismuth a year, a Lee Load-All and a roll crimper would allow one to make his own shorty bismuth loads on the cheap. Another option would be a scale, pre-primed hulls and a roll crimper. Something to consider if you don't like that $65 box price. |
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Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:17 am
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Joined: 19 Oct 2015
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Location: seattle, wa
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Thanks guys, I'll look into that. I shoot 2-3/4" shells almost exclusively, so I may elect just to shudder and pay the high costs of the occasional box of Bismuth for this thing. Incidentally, I did hear back from Polywad and they do NOT make a non-tox shell for the 2.5" 16 gauge.
Thanks,
Cliff |
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