You guys can debate the value or need for a ban of lead shot all you want. Let us face facts. There is a ban and we have to live with it. It would take 20-40 years to "reverse" the studies already out there, if in fact lead shot is not a real problem. It is like proving a negative which is often impossible in a real study.
It took 50 years to "dis spell" the myth that spinach had as much iron as liver. This myth was started by the government in WWII to get people to accept less liver in their diet and get them to accept spinach as a substitute. Meat was rationed, liver had been seen as a good source of iron and mothers wanted iron for their kids. The government told them that spinach was just as good source of iron as liver was on a equal weight basis. They bought into the lie and it lived on for 50 years.
Personally I think lead is a problem. Heavy metals can be toxic. Long term exposure increase the risk. These are facts. What levels are a risk might be debated. But back to the point. Bismuth is a real alternative or substitute for lead and the major maker is out of production. Bummer.
Live in the real world, follow the rules, figure out what your wife will let you get buy with and have fun. Works for me.
