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• For some applications tungsten shot is better - tonemaniac 07:39:43 10/06/05 (1)
  In Reply to: Where can I buy lead shots in NYC area? Thanks!(nt) posted by Jian on October 5, 2005 at 18:03:36:

  I use 25 Lb. lead shot bags on the bases of my Sound Anchors speaker stands, 7 lb. tungsten shot on my speaker tops. Beware of the "lead sound" on speakers and electronics.... terribly blah and dull... the larger sized Tungsten shot (such as the BBs or the bigggest shot they have) in the plastic jars is substantially more dynamic that #7 tungsten shot in cloth bags. OTOH, the small tungsten shot will reveal a wealth of fine detail, tonal accuracy... I was hearing things I'd never heard before, really intricate, complex interplays of different instruments... although the #7 bags seemed to absorb too much macro dynamic energy... the tungsten BBs in plastic jars weren't a finely detailed but the dynamic energy just kicked butt, the speakers became so alive and convincing... lead is like the worst of both worlds....next thing I try will be #7 tungsten in jars
  
  

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  • today's experiment: best result so far - tonemaniac 10:20:54 10/06/05 (0)
    In Reply to: For some applications tungsten shot is better posted by tonemaniac on October 6, 2005 at 07:39:43:

    took the # 7 tungsten shot and poured about 5 Lbs of it into aluminum cheesecake molds (3"x3" cylinders), resulting in two 5 Lb.
    speaker toppers. These puppies locked on like nobody's business.... there was total coherence and image tightness.... perhaps the finishing touch would be a hardwood spacer
    
    

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• Re: Where can I buy lead shots in NYC area? Thanks!(nt) - Auricle 05:02:53 10/06/05 (0)
  In Reply to: Where can I buy lead shots in NYC area? Thanks!(nt) posted by Jian on October 5, 2005 at 18:03:36:

  The advice below to call Winchester is a good idea. Many states, including NY (if memory serves), have outlawed uncoated lead shot and it mam be difficult and/or expensive to get in NY.

  Then again, anything (legal or not) can be bought in NYC.

  
  
  

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• Call Winchester's customer service freedial number - grinagog 21:35:05 10/05/05 (0)
  In Reply to: Where can I buy lead shots in NYC area? Thanks!(nt) posted by Jian on October 5, 2005 at 18:03:36:

  

  and they'll tell you which of their retailers is closest to you, or input your ZIP code at the link below

  Winchester #6 is a good grade of shot to work with

  Grins
  
  

  • Winchester Online   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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• At a sporting-goods store that sells ammo-reloading supplies. Try your Yellow Pages. (NT) - jeffreybehr 19:07:50 10/05/05 (0)
  In Reply to: Where can I buy lead shots in NYC area? Thanks!(nt) posted by Jian on October 5, 2005 at 18:03:36:

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