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Gerrit · July 22, 2002, 01:10 PM

Hey gang,

I called Bryan Rich. He manages West Coast shot in Carson City, NV. I trust Bryan's word because the shot I've personally tested with my crush device has proven his word is good. He reiterated, West Coast does not accept any lead onto their property that is to be made into shot, which is less than 5.2% antimony. So, that means even the larger sizes are at least 5.2%, not the 2-3% as some companies make, or history dictates they made. While on the phone with me, he quickly asked Pete Boykin, who used to own West Coast, but now manages/oversees both Lawrence and West Coast for Metallico, what percentages Lawrence put in their shot. What I heard was that Lawrence will use reduced antimony content in their larger sizes only unless a target size "chilled" shot.

Keep on Patterning

Alan

July 22, 2002, 01:10 PM	#8
Gerrit Junior Member Join Date: July 21, 2002 Location: Utah Posts: 2	West Coast larger sizes of shot & antimony content Hey gang, I called Bryan Rich. He manages West Coast shot in Carson City, NV. I trust Bryan's word because the shot I've personally tested with my crush device has proven his word is good. He reiterated, West Coast does not accept any lead onto their property that is to be made into shot, which is less than 5.2% antimony. So, that means even the larger sizes are at least 5.2%, not the 2-3% as some companies make, or history dictates they made. While on the phone with me, he quickly asked Pete Boykin, who used to own West Coast, but now manages/oversees both Lawrence and West Coast for Metallico, what percentages Lawrence put in their shot. What I heard was that Lawrence will use reduced antimony content in their larger sizes only unless a target size "chilled" shot. Keep on Patterning Alan