I keep bringing this up, and I keep getting no answer-what are you guys going to feed those classic smallbores when lead is outlawed, nationwide, in perhaps 5-7 years?
Various state DNR departments have told us this was coming. Sooner, rather than later.
Are you guys that have ordered a spanking new RBL in 28 going to watch in disbelief as pheasants (someone on a board somewhere is always assuring me his 28 is more than enough for pheasants) grouse and woodcock fly off with steel shot wounds that allow escape, but, assure a slow, painful death?
Are you going to shoot clay pigeons with $3 per round loads packed with, what might as well be, moon rocks?
This is an answer that I'm very interested in hearing. Since, loaded with steel, I can't believe there could possibly be a more useless gun in the field for wild fowl than ANY 28 gauge. Keeping in mind, of course, that manufacturers likely wouldn't bother loading .410 with steel hunting loads, even if some idiot might buy them. If a 12 loaded with steel is considered marginal for wild birds, what is a 20 or 28 loaded with steel going to be considered?
An "Expert's" gun? Do tell.
Best,
Ted
