ALTERNATIVE NON-LEAD SHOT MATERIAL

Copper Shot

Copper shot developed for ammunition applications requiring a softer, higher-density alternative to traditional steel shot while maintaining a more cost-balanced position compared with tungsten-based materials.

SDBALLS supplies precision copper shot with controlled size, spherical consistency and material characteristics for specialty ammunition programs and non-lead shot development projects.

Approx. 8.9 g/cm³ DensitySofter Material BehaviorNon-Lead AlternativeSpecialty Ammunition Programs

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Precision polished copper shot spheres in multiple diameters — COPPER SHOT / ALTERNATIVE NON-LEAD MATERIAL

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Balanced Performance Between Steel and Tungsten

Different ammunition applications require different material balances. Compared with steel shot, copper shot provides higher density, softer deformation characteristics and an alternative non-lead performance path.

Compared with tungsten alloy shot, copper provides a more cost-balanced material option for applications where maximum density is not required. Customers comparing higher-density alternatives may also review our Tungsten Alloy Shot.

MATERIAL & PERFORMANCE PROFILE

Five factors that define Copper Shot.

01 / MATERIAL

Copper / Copper Alloy

Copper and copper-alloy options can be evaluated according to application requirements.

02 / DENSITY

Balanced Density

Typical density is approximately 8.9 g/cm³—higher than steel and lower than tungsten alloy.

03 / SHOT SIZE

Standard Shot Dimensions

Common sizes No.9 through TTT (approximately 2.03–5.58 mm); custom sizes available.

04 / MATERIAL BEHAVIOR

Softer Deformation Characteristics

Copper provides softer material behavior than steel while maintaining higher density.

05 / PRECISION CONTROL

Controlled Spherical Quality

Diameter consistency, roundness, sphericity and batch consistency are controlled.

MATERIAL COMPARISON

Copper Shot vs Steel Shot vs Tungsten Alloy Shot

Copper shot provides a middle-ground solution for applications requiring improved density compared with steel but without the cost level of tungsten alloy materials.

Steel shot copper shot and tungsten alloy shot material comparison — STEEL · COPPER · TUNGSTEN ALLOY

MaterialDensity / Application Position

Steel ShotApprox. 7.8 g/cm³ · Standard non-lead shot solution

Copper ShotApprox. 8.9 g/cm³ · Balanced alternative material

Tungsten Alloy Shot14–18 g/cm³ · Premium high-density solution

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Technical material development—not a universal replacement.

Alternative Non-Lead Shot Development

For customers developing alternative material solutions.

Premium Hunting Ammunition

For applications requiring higher density than traditional steel shot.

Specialty Shotshell Programs

For customized ammunition development projects.

OEM Ammunition Research Programs

Support for material evaluation and product development.

MATERIAL BEHAVIOR

Performance depends on the complete loading design.

Copper shot provides different mechanical behavior compared with steel shot. Final performance depends on material composition, shot size, loading design and application requirements.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Core supply position for Copper Shot programs.

SpecificationSDBALLS Capability

MaterialCopper / Copper Alloy

DensityApprox. 8.9 g/cm³

Shot SizeNo.9 through TTT

Diameter RangeApprox. 2.03–5.58 mm

ShapeSpherical shot

RoundnessControlled spherical geometry

HardnessMaterial-dependent

SurfaceNatural copper finish / customized finish

ApplicationSpecialty non-lead shot programs

DocumentationMaterial report, dimensional report and inspection records

QUALITY CONTROL