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    lead shot?

    Got a couple shot bags from Nancy but need the lead to go in it. Only thing I found online (leadwake.com)was already filled(which I can order if that's the only route to go) Where do you guys find the loose lead to put in the bags??

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    Reloading supply stores used to carry it.
    Might try gander or academy

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    I bought 2 cloth bags of lead shot from local gun shop. I think cabelas has it too. They are nothing more than 25 LB prepackaged bags of lead shot for re-loaders. Very convenient and sewn very tight. I do highly recommend wrapping them in some plastic wrap to make them water tight in case you ever get water in a hatch or area where you have it located. I used our stretch wrap film that we use to wrap pallets of beer which worked perfectly. It takes a bit of patience and manipulating to get the wrapped bag of shot into the bags you bought from Allison but once done they are perfect.
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    https://www.rotometals.com/ballast-w...-free-freight/

    When I bought mine from these guys it was 3 20lb bags.
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    I think you will find it covered pretty well here along with sources.
    http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread....7#post10032387

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    thanks guys

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    I bought the shot and then the Caldwell carry bags to put the shot in. Awesome setup and easy to carry.

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    I carry 3 bags wrapped in duct tape

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    Quote Originally Posted by xb03fs View Post
    I carry 3 bags wrapped in duct tape
    I did as well but the Allison ballast bags make it so much easier.
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    Sell me some. Send me some photos. Explain why I need to spend more

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    $80 for shot, och. I melted down lead wheel weights from work, calculated how long a 2” cylinder needed to be for 10 pounds and poured lead into 2” schedule 40. Plastic dipped the ends to seal. I tested hot lead on the plastic first thinking it would melt, nope, it held up fine. They fit real nice in the valleys of the glove box and open storage area on the port side of my boat and this has worked out pretty good for me. Disadvantage is you can’t throw it in different areas across the floor for fine tuning but I can easily slide my seat to adjust. I made up four but only ever use two. image.jpg
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    I myself have used bags of shot for balancing a boat and making weight at boat races, but if I can get my picture to post I wanna show you what happens when a boat hits hard and throws about 70 pounds of lead around in a boat. Food for thought. We need something soft and heavy. See below.
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