{"id":1800,"date":"2026-04-24T02:28:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T02:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdballs.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1800"},"modified":"2026-04-24T03:27:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T03:27:53","slug":"annealed-steel-shot","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sdballs.com\/de\/product\/annealed-steel-shot\/","title":{"rendered":"Annealed Steel Shot"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"product-overview\"><strong>Product Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Annealed steel shot is the most widely used lead-free alternative for hunting ammunition, especially for waterfowl and upland game applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compared to hardened steel shot, annealed steel shot is softer, reducing barrel wear while maintaining effective shooting performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At SDBALLS, our annealed shot is produced from low-carbon steel wire and processed through controlled annealing to achieve stable hardness, consistent shape, and reliable lot-to-lot quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our production line is specifically designed for hunting steel shot, ensuring optimized control of sphericity, hardness, and surface condition \u2014 without interference from industrial grinding media production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideal for OEM shotshell manufacturers and brands requiring safe, compliant, and cost-efficient lead-free solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-highlights\">Key Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Controlled hardness for reduced barrel wear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High sphericity for stable shot patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smooth surface for reliable performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for EU &amp; US hunting markets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-features\">Key Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Controlled Hardness<\/strong><br>Designed to meet international hunting market requirements, ensuring safe use in standard shotgun barrels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>High Sphericity<\/strong><br>Uniform roundness improves shot pattern density and shooting consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Smooth Surface Finish<\/strong><br>Reduces friction and improves feeding performance during cartridge loading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stable Quality<\/strong><br>Consistent production control ensures reliable performance across different batches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"technical-specifications\">Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Material<\/td><td>Low carbon steel (AISI 1006\u20131010 or equivalent)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hardness Control<\/td><td>Designed to meet C.I.P. requirements for soft hunting shot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Surface Hardness<\/td><td>\u2264 110 HV1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Core Hardness<\/td><td>\u2264 100 HV1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>U.S. Reference<\/td><td>Typical R15T average \u2264 69, no individual above 79<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adjustment<\/td><td>Hardness can be adjusted based on application needs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shot-size-table\">Shot Size Table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Shot#<\/th><th>mm<\/th><th>inch<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>9<\/td><td>2.03<\/td><td>0.08<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8\u00bd<\/td><td>2.16<\/td><td>0.085<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>2.29<\/td><td>0.09<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7\u00bd<\/td><td>2.41<\/td><td>0.095<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>2.54<\/td><td>0.10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>2.79<\/td><td>0.11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>3.05<\/td><td>0.12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>3.30<\/td><td>0.13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>3.56<\/td><td>0.14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>3.81<\/td><td>0.15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>4.06<\/td><td>0.16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>4.31<\/td><td>0.17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BB<\/td><td>4.57<\/td><td>0.18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BBB<\/td><td>4.83<\/td><td>0.19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>T<\/td><td>5.08<\/td><td>0.20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TT<\/td><td>5.33<\/td><td>0.21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TTT<\/td><td>5.58<\/td><td>0.22<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Surface Condition<\/strong>\uff1aAnnealed (standard matte finish), Optional rust protection available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quality Focus<\/strong>: Sphericity, Size consistency, Clean surface, Stable hardness control<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"applications\">Applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hunting shotshell ammunition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waterfowl hunting loads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upland bird and small game loads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OEM shotgun cartridge manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private-label ammunition production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-annealed-steel-shot\">Why Annealed Steel Shot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compared to hardened steel shot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower hardness \u2192 safer for barrels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced recoil impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better suitability for standard hunting firearms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More widely accepted in EU hunting markets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Annealed steel shot provides a balanced solution between performance, safety, and cost efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"packaging-supply\">Packaging &amp; Supply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bulk drums (500 kg \/ 1000 kg)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jumbo bags (1 ton)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small packaging available upon request<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OEM \/ private label packaging supported<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-choose-sdballs\">Why Choose SDBALLS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dedicated production line exclusively for hunting steel shot (no industrial media mixing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimized production for high-demand small shot sizes (#7, #8, #9)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience in lead-free hunting shot production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on low-carbon annealed shot (not blasting media)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stable hardness control and production consistency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible supply for OEM and distributors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven export experience in EU and US markets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This specialized setup ensures both consistent product performance and stable supply capacity for large-volume demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-in-touch\">Get in Touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a dedicated hunting steel shot supplier \u2014 not a general media producer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Send us your shot size, quantity, and target market \u2014 we will recommend the best solution and provide a quotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/8613905383198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request a Quote<\/a><\/strong> \ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sdballs.com\/de\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Low-carbon, lead-free steel shot with controlled hardness and a smooth surface finish, designed for safe barrel performance and consistent shooting results. 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