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Originally Posted by Erik
I shouldn't think that I would be shooting low near the dogs. I was more worried that if it hit a tree or something behind the shot that the extra velocity of the steel cartriges might cause it to ricochet. I guess my concern would not only be limited to the dog, but myself too. Doesn't the steel shot come out of the barrel with much more velocity?
Do they still make any of that bismuth shot? Was that any good?
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Bismuth was a good non-tox alternative to steel, but expensive.
Nice shot is now on the market, as well as ITX, but these are not cheap either, and are usually reserved for waterfowling.
I have seen a dog shot by an experienced hunter BTW, it can happen if you are not SUPER careful when working with a dog.
As far as steel goes, it is fast but has less energy than lead.
I cannot see a problem with using it for upland, but you won't catch me shooting it out of my guns for the reasons given - cost being a big one.
I use a standard skeet load for ruffed grouse, that is about as cheap as you can get, the 9's range far enough and do not mess up the bird too much if there are some pellets hit the breast.
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