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Opinated · December 28, 2013, 06:54 PM

Several sources say that we are heading for a lead shortage. Old storage batteries are a lead source. Apart from the reported hazards associated with salvaging lead from batteries, the price of old batteries comes to mind. In this area an old battery brings $5.00. The "core charge" for not having an exchange battery when purchasing a new one is often $10.00 or $12.00. Today I was observing when a fellow purchased new battery and he paid the $10.00 core charge. He commented to the clerk that he was in the salvage business and that he could get $20.00 for an old battery. If true, the offered price of $5.00 is too low. I have perhaps 8 old batteries at my place and might as well hang on to them as the price may continue to climb. I have never cast any bullets. Anyone ever actually used old battery plates as a bullet lead source?

December 28, 2013, 06:54 PM	#1
Opinated Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2006 Posts: 354	Lead shortage? Several sources say that we are heading for a lead shortage. Old storage batteries are a lead source. Apart from the reported hazards associated with salvaging lead from batteries, the price of old batteries comes to mind. In this area an old battery brings $5.00. The "core charge" for not having an exchange battery when purchasing a new one is often $10.00 or $12.00. Today I was observing when a fellow purchased new battery and he paid the $10.00 core charge. He commented to the clerk that he was in the salvage business and that he could get $20.00 for an old battery. If true, the offered price of $5.00 is too low. I have perhaps 8 old batteries at my place and might as well hang on to them as the price may continue to climb. I have never cast any bullets. Anyone ever actually used old battery plates as a bullet lead source?