Might be a bismuth shortage.

Miforester said:
I haven't any fracturing with Boss, I shoot 5 or 6's when out west. I did get fracturing with Kent bismuth.
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I have only gotten a couple duds with Boss. But the most disturbing thing to me was when fire shot out of my ejector.I caught it on video I will have to look for it.
 
That1uncle1776 said:
You beat me too it. Roto metal bismuth claims to be the only bismuth made in the USA
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They have a new shot at Boss that they hope to sell by fall in 3, 4, and 5 size. Allegedly more uniform, hard, so penetration is similar to bismuth. I have to believe it is some mix of steel, nickel, and/or copper (2 or 3 of those). But that is just a guess.
 
Limitless said:
They have a new shot at Boss that they hope to sell by fall in 3, 4, and 5 size. Allegedly more uniform, hard, so penetration is similar to bismuth. I have to believe it is some mix of steel, nickel, and/or copper (2 or 3 of those). But that is just a guess.
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Balistic products out of Minnesota sells good bismuth its been very round. Im not sure if it being coated with tin is actually going to reduce fractured pellets but time will tell.
 
That1uncle1776 said:
Balistic products out of Minnesota sells good bismuth its been very round. Im not sure if it being coated with tin is actually going to reduce fractured pellets but time will tell.
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Can you load up 5 cases of that, in number 3, for me to test? 😁
 
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Limitless said:
Can you load up 5 cases of that, in number 3 for me to test? 😁
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Right now I have less than a pound of 3's. I tried making a 3/5 duplex which I haven't patterned. If you drop down to a #4 in a 3" hull 1 3/8 oz. I could hook you up lol. Also have enough 3" B 1 1/2 to share
 
That1uncle1776 said:
Right now I have less than a pound of 3's. I tried making a 3/5 duplex which I haven't patterned. If you drop down to a #4 in a 3" hull 1 3/8 oz. I could hook you up lol. Also have enough 3" B 1 1/2 to share
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I would be more than happy to test 5 cases of #4 and report back. :p
 
I've been waiting to see this release....and still cant see it. It must be a pre-release for their "club" members.
I don't fault organizations for adopting the subscription model that businesses are favoring right now, they've got bills to pay, but man its annoying.
 
I just checked and Rogers still has the Kent Bismuth upland 12 ga 2 & 3/4", 1 & 1/4 oz of 5's for $249 for 8 boxes. That's 200 rounds, so $1.25 a round. I've got a good supply of bismuth already, but I couldn't resist and ordered some back in the summer.

Kinda surprised they're still available at that price. I mostly shoot 16ga at phez, so I'll probably end up emptying a bunch of them and making 16ga loads out of the 5's.
 
Just loaded bismuth hunting rounds for my 28ga. Used RotoMetals bismuth. It may be made in the USA but it is certainly not very "round". I used their #5 and just looking at it you can see the imperfections. Should be good "spreader" loads.
 
roadscholar said:
I just checked and Rogers still has the Kent Bismuth upland 12 ga 2 & 3/4", 1 & 1/4 oz of 5's for $249 for 8 boxes. That's 200 rounds, so $1.25 a round. I've got a good supply of bismuth already, but I couldn't resist and ordered some back in the summer.

Kinda surprised they're still available at that price. I mostly shoot 16ga at phez, so I'll probably end up emptying a bunch of them and making 16ga loads out of the 5's.
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I bought that same case a year ago and it was a little more expensive. I killed some birds with it out of an imp mod. Pattern wasnt too bad. If i didnt still have a bunch and buy a bunch of 3 inch 4’s, id buy another case. I think Rogers has free shipping right now too
 
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