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Other Hunting => Waterfowl => Topic started by: salish on November 28, 2018, 03:04:00 PM

Title: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: salish on November 28, 2018, 03:04:00 PM

Hello, does anyone know where I can find Bismuth shells in the Puget Sound area, or Ellensburg/Basin? Last year the Cabelas in Marysville had tons of Bismuth on their shelves and now I can't find any up there. I'm looking for 12ga 2-3/4" for ducks as well as upland. I'm aware of Heavy Metal shells but I've read that Bismuth is easier on old barrels with full chokes.

Thanks,
Cliff

Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: syoungs on November 28, 2018, 03:08:54 PM

Sportsmans usually has some in stock, but I have no idea if your close to one.

Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: salish on November 28, 2018, 03:21:10 PM

Thanks syoungs, but they do not have Bismuth in any of the stores in Puget Sound. I checked their Wenatchee store and they don't either. I'm guessing no one has it. I was hoping I could do some duck hunting with an old Model 97 Winchester pump, but it looks like I may have to stick with upland hunting if I can't find some non-tox that is ok to use in these old guns.

Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: boneaddict on November 28, 2018, 04:18:56 PM

Very disappointed at what Cabela’s in Yakima has for non tox. Just there tonight looking.

Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: Special T on November 28, 2018, 04:22:00 PM

This is what I rock in my vintage side by side Skagit arms in burlington(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181129/e40935d459b32b003017ce4c9af06c15.jpg)

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Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: Widgeondeke on November 28, 2018, 04:28:50 PM

Give these guys a call. They carry it, just didn't see 2 3/4"   :dunno:

Lynnwood Gun
20829 Hwy 99 A
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 640-3999

Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: salish on November 29, 2018, 09:12:43 AM

Thanks guys, I'll call Lynnwood Guns today, and if they don't have them the place in Burlington. I appreciate it.

Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: Bill W on November 29, 2018, 09:28:55 AM

you can always order them and have them shipped to your house.

Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: salish on November 29, 2018, 09:55:29 AM

Bill W, I may just do that. I see Cabelas has them available online (https://www.cabelas.com/product/KENT-BISMUTH-PER-BOX/2774917.uts

Is there anything difficult about ordering shells for delivery in Washington state? Being a resident of Seattle I've grown weary of local govt restrictions, red tape, etc. Thank you.

Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: Bill W on November 29, 2018, 02:15:10 PM

Quote from: salish on November 29, 2018, 09:55:29 AM

Bill W, I may just do that. I see Cabelas has them available online (https://www.cabelas.com/product/KENT-BISMUTH-PER-BOX/2774917.uts

Is there anything difficult about ordering shells for delivery in Washington state? Being a resident of Seattle I've grown weary of local govt restrictions, red tape, etc. Thank you.

All I can say is vote appropriately in the next election.  You have a bunch of knuckleheads living around you.   Should be no issue with ordering from an store and electing to have the product mailed to you instead of pick up at the local store.

If I am correct Salish = Cliff.

Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: salish on November 29, 2018, 02:20:28 PM

Thanks, I'll go ahead and order online, if the shipping charge isn't too insane. Appreciate it. Yes, this is Cliff.

Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: Bill W on November 29, 2018, 02:35:22 PM

Quote from: salish on November 29, 2018, 02:20:28 PM

Thanks, I'll go ahead and order online, if the shipping charge isn't too insane. Appreciate it. Yes, this is Cliff.

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Try Sportsman's Warehouse if and check out the  "ship to home" option.

I used to be a member of the Hi-Lakers.

Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: salish on November 29, 2018, 02:56:45 PM

Thanks for the tip, I'll try them. Now I can place your email handle. I was also a Trailblazer, but I haven't been to Hi Laker meeting in a couple of years. Take care.

Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: aaronoto on November 29, 2018, 02:59:58 PM

Yep, Skagit Arms in Burlington is where I bought mine last time.  Kesselrings usually has some tungsten matrix as well.

Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: salish on November 30, 2018, 11:18:26 AM

Thanks Aronoto.

Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: huntingfool7 on November 30, 2018, 03:08:30 PM

Buy it by the case and they'll ship it for free.

https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=bismuth

Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: salish on December 07, 2018, 10:11:33 AM

Thanks for the link.

Title: Re: Bismuth Shells Locally?
Post by: DavidL on December 20, 2018, 10:03:57 PM

Check here.

https://www.mackspw.com/Kent-Bismuth-High-Performance-Non-Toxic-Waterfowl