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Where can one purchase lead shot for speakers?

Hi,

I'm putting together a new system and just purchased a pair of Von Schweikert VR4jrs. They will arrive in about a week so I am trying to prepare everything for their arrival. This is the first pair of speakers that I will own that take lead shot to improve their bass. I have no idea where to even start looking for a place to purchase the shot. Can anybody tell me where I might find some? I live on the Big Island of Hawaii and I'm really hoping to be able to buy it locally as opposed to having it shipped in since it would be very costly to do so.

Thanks,

Bill
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rja
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Lead shot was banned for waterfowl years ago so a number of non toxic materials are available including steel shot. Lead is still used for targets and upland game.

BB is a size of shot. 9 is usually as small as it gets with 8 and 7 1/7 more common for targets. Gets bigger depending on game with 6,5, and 4 for ducks, pheasants etc.
I doubt that shot size makes any difference for speaker stands.

If you want shot for speaker stands find a non toxic shot. It's probably best to keep lead out of your environment. It's no longer allowed in paint or gasoline because it's a toxic heavy metal.
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Lead is toxic. You can argue if you want but it doesn't change the scientific fact. If you choose to ignore this fact that's your prerogative. If you want to play with it, eat it, stuff things with it please feel free to do so.
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