When I was developing loads for my 2" 12 gauge, I got some nickel plated shot from precision reloading for grouse loads. This, despite being warned by GLS that it may not pattern well. I should have listened. It performed quite poorly on the pattern board in fiber-wad loads. I went back to unplated magnum lead. YMMVBMN.


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BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)
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