0000059639 00000 n As is the case with both lead and Kent Bismuth, Tungsten Matrix pellets begin to flatten on impact with waterfowl to deliver outstanding bird-slaying impact energy. Todays waterfowl hunters have a wide range of options when it comes to selecting shotgun shells. 0000026456 00000 n Here is an in-depth look at the hunting shotguns pros and cons. carefully studying this chart, you can compare the retained energy Load (A) lwith a muzzle velocity of 1560 fps delivers the payload to a bird 40 yards away with its pellets having the same terminal energy that load (C) does at 30 yards with a muzzle velocity of 1300 fps. &Tu5P&bdPpT!V r+1Ed?X1p&(i! We have many passionate waterfowlers on our staff, and they understand what discerning hunters desire and need from their ammunition. 0000099384 00000 n 0000139338 00000 n Reliable cycling and an evenly-weighted gun. 14 0 obj 0000316395 00000 n COMPARISON: STEEL VS. LEAD. /Length 1133 0000086021 00000 n %PDF-1.3 >> endobj If theres one thing we know for sure at Kent Cartridge, its that waterfowl hunting is not a one-size-fits-all activity. The numbering system for shot continues up to #1 shot (.16), commonly used for ducks and geese, and then it gets weird and confusing. 0000081568 00000 n 0000411639 00000 n best non-toxic substitute for "traditional" lead shot. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. capitalize on them and improve your shooting results. %PDF-1.7 % ] Go To <<1F550797B0DD4343965170C5C00B57CF>]/Prev 1501986>> If that happens to be steel shot, so be it. However, endobj 0000015600 00000 n However, these metals are more expensive than steel, and also harder. 556 556 556 556 556 556 889 556 556 556 556 556 278 278 278 278 endstream Store Photos In finishing operations, it produces smooth & polished finishes. 0000106394 00000 n Other 0000174649 00000 n So whats the hunter to do? Hunters who are sensitive to recoil may want to stick to 2-3/4" shells, which typically kick less than 3" and 3-1/2" shells. 0000376092 00000 n 0000016230 00000 n Other Handguns Antique 6 0 obj This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 0000033574 00000 n 0000085713 00000 n Kent Cartridge has created this guide to help you. -lDaD( Nh&zA8K(p>^ &QAJ4 *X;AXJyQP$ Our picks for the week's best content and gear, For the whitetail obsessed, with Mark Kenyon, Redefining our connection to food, with Danielle Prewett, Your one-stop for everything waterfowl, with Sean Weaver, Get out on the water with the MeatEater Fishing crew, Purpose-built accessories for hunting and fishing, Quality elk, turkey, waterfowl, and deer calls. 278 333 556 556 556 556 260 556 333 737 370 556 584 333 737 552 PERFORMANCE*STEEL VS. LEADComparing "like volume" loads, with the steel /Length 1028 of No. 0000110856 00000 n The dram is an archaic unit of measurement equally 1/16 of an ounce. 0000025169 00000 n Far more ducks are taken with steel shot every year than all other forms of non-toxic shot combined. Put in more powder and you have to reduce the pellet count. 556 556 333 500 278 556 500 722 500 500 500 334 260 334 584 750 "5E$$OI"5KxOw)M]ey_;DoYEUm jlS*Ld*hTLh,N[kK$Nt5$ 2 shot, 156 pellets, 1500 fps*, 1-3/8 oz. As a result, the knockdown power of Bismuth is outstanding. endobj Have no fear. Neat Stuff, Who We Are Many of our products are manufactured from sustainably sourced and recycled raw materials. Lead shot, which is easily steel shot is both harder and lighter than lead shot, two important Lets say youre hunting ducks in flooded timber. 4 shot pellets. Gauge, shell length and recoil Kent Cartridge offers several waterfowl loads in 12- and 20-gauge that are highly effective on waterfowl and deliver an optimal balance between velocity, payload and recoil management. 333 556 611 556 611 556 333 611 611 278 278 556 278 889 611 611 0000093881 00000 n With the advent of modern smokeless powders, which vary in weight, ammunition manufacturers began publishing their powder charges in terms of dram equivalents. Its density of 9.6 g/cc (compared to steels 7.8 g/cc) allows it to retain energy in flight over longer distances, and its soft as lead providing greater malleability, which is important in delivering impact energy into a bird. Our Precision Plated Steel shot is manufactured to the same tolerances as Precision Steel but adds zinc plating to the pellets for corrosion resistance. Using Bismuth in a smaller shot size gives you more pellets per shot, a denser pattern, and thereby greater probability of a lethal pellet hit. 176 126 It has a diameter of just .080 and is used with great effect by dove and quail hunters. 0000488190 00000 n Fasteel 2.0 Timber Promo from Kent Cartridge on Vimeo. 0000042107 00000 n << << Magazine More ducks and geese have fallen to steel shot in recent decades than any other kind of shotgun shell, a testimony to its performance. Below is a general overview of shot size, with information about the game each should be used for. 0000105624 00000 n Steel is the most common form of non-toxic shot, though its lighter and harder than lead and does not work as effectively in side-by-side comparisons. 278 278 355 556 556 889 667 191 333 333 389 584 278 333 278 278 Its widely understood that the larger the species of duck or goose, the larger the shot size recommended for hunting success. "sweet spot" before hunting season. cartridges, 4 shot sizes for ducks. 176 0 obj <> endobj 5U$fO:I!>v=4?t1Y ?wwWn!lq}L=@6][k|Wt gB2` :w6(2dlq4^TlAQNc,GFV%>b\Bs2! of No. Pattern and hit birds like traditional lead, providing more killing power at longer ranges. 611 611 389 556 333 611 556 778 556 556 500 389 280 389 584 750 0000002816 00000 n 0000015023 00000 n 722 722 722 722 722 722 1000 722 667 667 667 667 278 278 278 278 for purchase. 13 0 obj . This can be compensated for by using larger shot sizes than are used with other kinds of shot. 0000059851 00000 n 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 278 278 584 584 584 556 As a general rule we supply our lead shot using English sizes shown in the chart below & non-toxic shot using steel shot sizes. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Copyright 2022 Composition Materials Co. and 60-70% narrower than lead. 750 222 222 333 333 350 556 1000 333 1000 500 333 944 750 500 667 >> COMPARISON:STEEL VS. LEADThe chart to the right shows the comparisons 0000077333 00000 n At 60 yards, steel shot not only yields between lead and steel shot (grouping "like" loads, with the steel While not generally used for small game, buckshot warrants a quick mention since were on the topic of shot size. But the performance of steel shot in flight makes it advisable to use No. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. >> For upland birds and small furred game, most hunters regard lead as the go-to material for shot. 0000086405 00000 n /Contents 15 0 R Smith & Wesson Steel Shot strengthensmetal surfaces in peening applications. (usually) moving target. 0000099821 00000 n Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. 278 333 556 556 556 556 280 556 333 737 370 556 584 333 737 552 Please click on any of the links below to see what we actually do have available Wishlist, thedata protection policy andaccept the general terms and conditions, Opening Hours - Mon - Thu 9:00am to 5:00pm, Shooting and rural organisations take responsibility, BASC guide to using non-lead shot for live quarry shooting. Thats why they work tirelessly to develop and refine our products to ensure we have just the right load for any waterfowling application. /Contents 13 0 R 0000375619 00000 n retained energy at desired yardages are maintained. lac*Omr{>e>KsVgvq.?7q,;' y*?H!H^NfC nf!4bHcV|+fv ZmYEZ:X\c}y8( d/B"FjH\SOU+tAh5'5:.E$Lt _;wz} /Type /Page /Filter /FlateDecode The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Or, looking at it another way, This offers a degree of protection when shells are exposed to high humidity and limited direct moisture contact, whereas non-plated steel can readily rust after being exposed to high humidity, moisture, and especially saltwater environments. >> The key differences relate to: Shot size and the number 0000211236 00000 n Most non-toxic shot such as power shot, ITX and steel shot is governed by the steel shot size chart. 0000036326 00000 n 0000483535 00000 n pellet).The chart compares velocity three feet from the Generally the shorter the shell, the less recoil. 0000014080 00000 n Because steel shot is less dense than high-density shot, high winds can blow it off target and disperse patterns somewhat at longer ranges. Its heavy and soft, so it retains energy well and flattens on impact. 975 722 722 722 722 667 611 778 722 278 556 722 611 833 722 778 0000089380 00000 n Weather impacts waterfowlers in a number of ways, wind drift is just one of them. 0000078115 00000 n The larger the number of the shot size, the more pellets in the shell. over an inclined plane perforated with holes of successively increasing Steel shot is also harder than the metals some chokes and barrels are made of, which is why its advisable to use only choke and barrel combinations approved for use with steel shot when shooting it. But with many new hunters experiencing their first waterfowl hunt this year, its worth reviewing that the smaller the number on the shotgun shell box, the larger each individual pellet is. A 12-gauge, 3-inch shell with a 1-3/8-oz. 0000059709 00000 n This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. s'7zM+VnrabmYHy+|7o} e Xxzrv ]{ V P.X Combination Guns, Winchester Sign in to access your profile, save content and more. [ You can calculate the diameter of shot sizes by subtracting the shot-size number from 17 and then divide that by 100. 4 shot when hunting those with lead shot. 0000003450 00000 n 3 or No. Guns /Creator (easyPDF SDK 6.0) 0000017157 00000 n European Shotguns 0000042816 00000 n We do not necessarily offer the items described above for sale. 0000085994 00000 n These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. endobj In these situations youll want to consider switching to a smaller payload, such as from load (C) above to load (A). 0000043676 00000 n Lets look at an example. New Arrivals Custom Knives But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. 0000005141 00000 n We supply Steel Shot blast media in all standard sizes for use in wheel blast and pressure blast systems for stripping, cleaning,deburring, finishing and metal surface-improvement. 0000448103 00000 n the steel shot is larger, there are less pellets in each Shot - Small pellets, formed by pouring (traditionally) molten lead HARDNESS: Grade S: 40-51 HRC Grade M: 47-56 HRC Grade L: 54-61 HRC Grade H: 60+ HRC, APPLICATIONS: Peening Blasting Polishing Surface Improvement Cleaning Deburring, INDUSTRIES: Metal Prep Surface Finishing Metal Parts Manufacturing Foundries Forging Die Casting, CHEMISTRY: C: .01 .15% Si: .10 .25% M: 1.2 1.5% S: >0.035% P: >0.035%. In a waterfowling situation where youd typically choose No. 0000086475 00000 n /Length 209 6, No. The pellet counts are calculated for 1 ounce not 28gram. Pattern performance downrange Shot string 0000376246 00000 n 0000041968 00000 n Bismuths characteristics make it an outstanding choice for waterfowlers. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. With Bismuth boasting 24% greater density than steel, you can choose two shot sizes smaller and deliver equal energy to steel. endobj The Weatherby Element Synthetic is an inertia driven shotgun, that is tough enough to endure whatever you throw at it. For illustration purposes, well consider 12-gauge, 3-inch shells with different payload configurations.