Originally Posted by Shotgunjones
Hey Stan. You might try a bag of Heper brand shot. It comes from Turkey and as of now tests as the hardest available bagged lead shot.

https://www.trapshooters.com/thread...3/page-2?nested_view=1&sortby=oldest

The 7 1/2 size is what this guy tested, but my results with size 9 have been very good.

I'm shocked to see West Coast so far down on the list.

The testing procedure seems as good as any, and there are other interesting results...

Like how good the Federal Top Gun shell is now.

I'm interested in the Heper shot. Where is it available? Right now, my top 3/4 oz. .410 load is using nickel plated 8s from Precision Reloading. According to my findings is the only truly plated shot available, not just washed.

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