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Article: STEEL SHOT TAKES KNOW-HOW

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November 12, 1988
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PHOTO - CHARTS (3) Patterning a shotgun is very important for waterfowl hunters. (Photo graphics courtesy Federal) LEAD VS. STEEL PELLET ENERGY COMPARISON. The minimum energy required depends on the type of waterfowl being hunted. STEEL SHOT GAME SELECTION GUIDE STEEL SHOT SIZES/PELLETS PER OUNCE

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Northwest Indiana waterfowl hunters seem to be getting more used to using steel shot and hunting within its limitations. But there are still die-hards who claim more birds are lost from crippling than from lead poisoning, the reason why steel shot has been mandated. Steel shot is required on the majority of Indiana ...

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