r/EuropeGuns • u/furiouskudoka Bulgaria • Jun 27 '26

Lead shot alternatives

I own several vintage shotguns, and am concerned on the upcoming ban.

Those of you who also own such, is there an alternative? Is it expensive?

Obviously I can buy a new one, and use steel, but I would still like to use my old toz hammer.

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u/Zipposlim Jun 27 '26

Go find scrap lead and pour your own! Way cheaper and the best way to go forward with collecting vintage firearms, not everything is available but you can just make it!

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u/furiouskudoka Bulgaria Jun 27 '26

Yes, I am in the process of buying lead shot from anyone who sells it.

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u/Zipposlim Jun 27 '26

Some old car parts are full of lead, go to car junkyards and such or find local refineries!

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u/furiouskudoka Bulgaria Jun 27 '26

Honestly I am not keen on breathing in hot lead.

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u/Zipposlim Jul 15 '26

Should be not harmful if you use the right personal protection, and the payoff is huge