Jul 8, 2020 · I have shot #5 bismuth for many years with great results in vintage Parkers and Foxes, 1 1/8oz 1125fps handloads. However for late season hunting hunting for big feathered up Mallards and Blacks I use 1 1/4oz #3 Kent TM in a 3 farme 12ga Parker or a Super Fox.

Jul 28, 2023 · The Boss shot shell company is located in Stephensville, MI. I contacted them earlier today and they affirmed that their shot pellets are "copper plated" in the U.S. Their company site emphasizes "copper plated" bismuth, even stating their unique position in the industry with the process.

Feb 17, 2025 · Twelve days ago the Chinese, the main supplier of bismuth, shut off exporting five critical metals to the US including bismuth and tungsten. If you look around you will see it's pretty slim pickings from Rotometals and Ballistic Products. It appears Precision reloading has stopped selling bismuth shot.

Nov 24, 2019 · The two characteristics of shot that change reloading data are shot hardness and density. Shot hardness has a direct effect on chamber pressure. Softer shot produces lower pressure; harder shot raises chamber pressure dramatically. The softest shot type is lead. The hardest shot types are steel and tungsten. Bismuth falls between lead and steel.

Jul 23, 2024 · Just got some Bismuth for short 10 waterfowl loads, shot is more like fine gravel than typical round shot. Several sizes and shapes, mostly tear drop shapes. Anyone have this experience with Bismuth? Hello Scott Yes Bismuth shot doesn't look very symmetrical, but boy does it shoot well and throws a dense pattern.

May 27, 2022 · 16 2 1/2 Bismuth 7/8 oz 1225 7000 That is a bismuth load that RST sells when available. Trying to find a recipe with similar specs. Plan to go fully bismuth for hunting this season. Most recipes that are close are using BPI's ITX-10 shot, which I cannot find right now. Hopefully that changes in the near future.

Jul 28, 2023 · The writer experienced separation of Boss copper plated bismuth #5 shot shells in his HE Super Fox gun. The pattern tests involved all five shotguns, with only the Super Fox turning in evidence of poor patterns and apparent disintegration or lack of integrity with shot-or "peeling off" of the copper plating.

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Jul 30, 2023 · Boss copper-plated bismuth shot shells General Discussions about Other Fine Doubles

Jun 21, 2022 · Casting bismuth for shot? Shotgun Shell Reloading. Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums Non-Parker Specific & General Discussions Shotgun Shell Reloading