Found some scrap lead on craigslist for $.75/lb

[NavyRedneck]

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/mat/1063657575.html

8000 lbs is quite a bit...

 

[EC1]

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/mat/1063657575.html

8000 lbs is quite a bit...

Spot price for lead is $0.55/lb. http://www.kitcometals.com/charts/lead_historical.html

 

[mac1911]

Alot of times ballest lead is very soft, no need for added alloys to harden it up. I bought some a few years back from a boat yard, sent it out and had shotgun shot made.

 

[BIG GUN]

Check your local tire shops. They may still be willing to donate ww to you.