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Sidelock
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There is nothing as good as lead though. Have you tried Gold. With a specific gravity 70% higher than lead it should work real good. #6 should be good for big geese & #7½ about right for Mallards. Not sure, but might not be quite as expensive as Bismuth
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Sidelock
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Does any one know what the fine is if you accidentally shoot a duck or goose using lead shot ?
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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There is a fine, but fines don't really stop that kind of thing. The part about losing your shotgun and vehicle usually makes folks think twice. Hunting license suspension for a number of years... possible jail time for repeat offences, etc...
Makes Bismuth seem cheap...
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Platinum is just a tad higher than Bismuth shot....I guess if you can afford Platinum shot you can afford the stiff fines for shooting lead.
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Bismuth No-Tox is out of business due to the death of the owner of the company and patent. This has created a shortage of bismuth shot we are now seeing. I spoke directly to a person at the company, the doors are open but production of product has stopped. I was told production was expected to begin upon the sale of the company. Shortage and any price increase in Bismuth shot is unrelated to the increases in metals such as lead, aluminum etc created by a burgeoning demand in China. Most of the lead in China is going to make car batteries which on average take 22 lbs.
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You might find this site informative regarding the cost of shot.....http://www.kitconet.com/charts/metals/base/spot-lead-1y-Large.gif
Last edited by redhawk44; 07/07/07 11:32 AM.
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