you should keep an eye out for reclaimed shot usually can get a 25 lbs bag for around 12 to 15 bucks. the stuff works great for bustin clays and small game. Ive also loaded up 38 special snake loads with the stuff too.

HDW---Is the reclaimed shot screened for size? I would imagine it's run through a cyclone to separate the shot from the other debris, similar to separating coal from rock in a cleaning plant. Just my guess, but I wondered if it was re-screened to separate the 7 1/2's from the 8's, etc?
Curious.......??

the stuff ive been buying im sure is screened to some degree but it does appear to be a mix of 7.5 and 8's. sofar I have not come across any larger shot pellet in it. but even with the two sizes of shot mixed together I havent noticed a drop in performance when breakin clays or poppin early season quail later in the season I like #6 with a full choke so ill break down and buy some hardened #6 shot which is no biggy because hardened #6's is what I use in my turkey loads too.