grahamch Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 Can you get non lead commercial 20 bore loads in anything heavier than 24g of steel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellors Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 41 minutes ago, grahamch said: Can you get non lead commercial 20 bore loads in anything heavier than 24g of steel? Don't think so. I'm searching for 26 and 28 gram data for reloading some but they will have to be 3in due to volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 gamebore and eley have bismuth in 28 gram loads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Ttfjlc said: gamebore and eley have bismuth in 28 gram loads Yes the only thing both those will kill is "Your wallet" Remington and Winchester definitely used to be available in 1oz Steel but again was not cheap. Fiocchi 7/8oz was a good cartridge for Duck i used to empty the steel 4's out replace with 2's very good on geese. Having shot a 20ga for over 50 yrs just my opinion and experience (1) don't be put off by the small payload (2) Home loads are the way to go. Sorry i can't be of any more help as i Home load 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfish Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 (edited) I use Remington Nitro Steel 1oz number 2 and 4 shot, bought 5 years ago and don't know if they are still available but bought lots and pleased I did 😁 Edited December 28, 2021 by Goldfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 26 minutes ago, Goldfish said: I use Remington Nitro Steel 1oz number 2 and 4 shot, bought 5 years ago and don't know if they are still available but bought lots and pleased I did 😁 Yep shot a lot of Geese with those before i home loaded 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger687 Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 I would agree with @Ttfjlc you're quite limited with steel when it comes to the sub-gauges. The price of bismuth is often cited as the biggest obstacle to its use, and in the context of driven game, it's understandable. However, if you're using it for fowling, or for some inland duck and geese shoots, you'll shoot so few rounds that it probably won't even come close to being your biggest expense for the day. Of course, if you're willing to consider home loading, you could always try tungsten... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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