tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991803860372006625.post6745727731161136975..comments2024-03-20T06:13:43.116+00:00Comments on Joy and Forgetfulness: A question of ammunition.Conrad Kinchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991803860372006625.post-67645431912778139132010-09-13T23:47:56.974+01:002010-09-13T23:47:56.974+01:00Steve - I was looking at that option, but I think ...Steve - I was looking at that option, but I think you can buy the real (albeit reproduction) deal cheaper. <br /><br />Jeff - I have found that gamers are not to be trusted with edible playing pieces, we are a hungry and untrustworthy breed. <br /><br />Martin - I had looked at wooden balls and had almost made my mind up, when you showed me the way. Thank you very much. <br /><br />Sigmar - They are from a metal detecting site called Weebling.com and are of English Civil War vintage. Days prior to standardisation of calibre I would assume.Conrad Kinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991803860372006625.post-77860829390830084922010-09-10T16:09:43.545+01:002010-09-10T16:09:43.545+01:00Hey Conrad,
If you're determined to have &quo...Hey Conrad,<br /><br />If you're determined to have "the real deal", here's a couple of websites:<br /><br />jeff@ballmoulds.co.uk<br /><br />His address is: Jeff Tanner<br /> 23 Passingham Ave.<br /> Essex CM11 2TD<br /> United Kingdom<br /><br />If you don't want to cast your own try:<br /><br />Andy Allwoods Cast Balls and Bullets at www.tfsa.co.uk<br /><br />Either one should be able to fix you up with what you're looking for.<br /><br />MartinMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09440393996804815125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991803860372006625.post-23186637233559192342010-09-08T14:30:34.221+01:002010-09-08T14:30:34.221+01:00I'm amazed by the variety in size of those mus...I'm amazed by the variety in size of those musket shots (I presume some must be pistol and others small cannon or maybe grapeshot. I saw some from the English Civil War in a museum recently and they were all similar-ish in size.<br /><br />Do you know where the pictured ones come from and why they are so various is radius ?<br /><br />Your blog is a very interesting read, I'll be returning. Keep it up,<br /><br />Sigmar<br /><a href="http://whfm.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">my WFB Gallery</a> <br /><a href="http://2d6.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">my WFB Battle Reports blog</a>Sigmarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642441201859816835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991803860372006625.post-15111021369912876962010-09-05T01:15:18.389+01:002010-09-05T01:15:18.389+01:00If all else fails, you could use marbles or ball b...If all else fails, you could use marbles or ball bearings. A "arts & crafts" shop would also have wooden beads of various sizes, as well.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09440393996804815125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991803860372006625.post-10831204718512213082010-09-04T21:48:43.790+01:002010-09-04T21:48:43.790+01:00Another idea is to use dried peas . . . they are c...Another idea is to use dried peas . . . they are cheap and easily available . . . and you can call the green color "lead rot" if you like . . . *grin*.<br /><br />My other suggestion was to get some BBs . . . if BB guns are allowed in your area . . . but Steve's "split shot" for fishing is a great idea too<br /><br /><br />-- JeffBluebear Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595975572873838050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991803860372006625.post-84264876881571892382010-09-04T18:56:38.467+01:002010-09-04T18:56:38.467+01:00Hmm some idea's...
Go to your local gunsmith ...Hmm some idea's...<br /><br />Go to your local gunsmith and buy shotgun pellets - the serious shooters make their own cartidges so you can buy the pellets by weight. They come in various grades so could be used to depict various ammunition supplies? No licence required - it's just lead...<br /><br />Go to your local fishing shop and buy split weights - I think they come in various sizes as well??<br /><br />Invest here.. ;o))<br /><br />http://www.jt-bullet-moulds.co.uk/moulds.htmSteve-the-Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077311120172727690noreply@blogger.com