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RECLAIMED LEAD SHOT, sizes 7.5 and 8, now available at a reduced rate. Suitable for ballast weight.
Call us at 1-800-381-5335 for more information.


Lead Shot

Lead shot is available from stock in 25 LB bags or produced to order in 45 gallon drums (2000lbs, 2500lbs or 3000lbs). A #8 or .090" (2.29mm) shot is stocked, however we can produce custom sized shot to your specifications.

Minimum Order: Our minimum order for all products, including lead shot, is $500.00 before applicable taxes and shipping.

         

Density Comparisons of Commonly Used Materials
Pure Lead 708 LBS.Per Cubic Foot Steel 490 LBS. Per Cubic FootLead Shot 470 LBS. Per Cubic FootSteel Punchings 265 LBS. Per Cubic FootConcrete 133 LBS. Per Cubic Foot
Size Reduction
Lead Shot to Lead – 33.6%
Steel Punchings to Lead – 62.5%
Concrete to Lead – 81.2%
Steel to Lead – 30.7%

Lead Shot Sizes Available and
Diameter of Lead Shot
Size Diameter in Inches Diameter in Millimeters

 
4 .130 3.30
5 .120 3.05
6 .110 2.79
7-1/2 .095 2.41
8 .090 2.29
8-1/2 .085 2.16
9 .080 2.03

Mars Metal™ is able to provide custom sized shot bags which are sewn into ballistic nylon bags. Bags can be manufactured to be flexible, enabling them to be molded to fit your shielding application. Screen printing on the bags is also available for ease of identification. Cotton shot bags are also available.

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