Shannon Shotmaster

[pull the trigger]

Just got an unused unit with the soup cans, and 3 sets of jets. The prepper in me says keep it, but realistically don't think I will ever use it. I really don't shotgun that much. I guess the question is what is it worth? My ammo production space is getting pretty tight (messy). Input please!!!

[gamedog53]

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[too many things]

they work ok just hard to clean . and make sure you do clean and let NO rust get inside.

[Faret]

they work ok just hard to clean . and make sure you do clean and let NO rust get inside.

One thing maybe the only thing WD-40 is good for.

[smkummer]

They retailed for $139 in the 80's. 2 of my friends have bought these about 5 years ago for 2-250. Its less fussy and easier to use than the Littleton but slower. Mine has paid for itself over and over and still works.

[pull the trigger]

I see people having trouble with consistent results and it sort of scares me off. What are you using for coolant?

[Faret]

Straight Auto Antifreeze works great for me. Ran about 3000# last year. Some use straight water but is the water maybe 5% in the Antifreeze that give me a small dimple until it evaporates off.

[smkummer]

Yes, I used animal friendly Sierra anti freeze. Some use a liquid laundry soap. Both are water dissolving and that makes clean-up very easy.

[Faret]

Forgot I added some laundry detergent too to thicken it up some.

[Vinne]

Just got an unused unit with the soup cans, and 3 sets of jets. The prepper in me says keep it, but realistically don't think I will ever use it. I really don't shotgun that much. I guess the question is what is it worth? My ammo production space is getting pretty tight (messy). Input please!!!

What size are the jets (drippers)?? How much would it take for you to let it go?? How about a photo for someone that never saw one before??

[pull the trigger]

The drippers say 5-6, 7, and 8. Sorry I have no idea how much or if I want to sell it. I cant figure pictures but there is a really good thread on here somewhere with pics and articles and instructions.

[smkummer]

If I remember from my instructions, the drippers are 5-6. 7 and 8-9. Meaning if you keep the lead level just above the drippers, they drip slower and the bigger of the shot size indicated. Number 4 nozzles were optional. I just made some 7 shot and they came out at .010 diameter. My local range has shot for about $38-40 per bag. So one has to figure what ones time is worth and what they are able to get lead for. I am lucky that I have a source of lead for about $25 per 5 gal bucket of wheel weights so it is cost effective for me.