Originally Posted by ClapperZapper
But I think the days of high birds with the old “best” guns are soon done.

Not because of non-toxic shot mandates. There are other non-toxic shot alternatives that such guns can handle, present and future, some with better ballistic performance than lead. Those who can afford that type of shooting can well afford the increased ammunition cost.

Originally Posted by ClapperZapper
And it’s mostly driven by public outcry over lead in the food supply.

The 'outcry' is from a very small minority, hardly 'public'. The question is highly debatable and science is lacking as to an actual lead risk.

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