It's compulsory for waterfowl hunting here in NZ,We have found it kills very well,shot size we use is 2 3/4 inch num 3,4,5, killing birds out to 35 meters,we also use aftermarket chokes, pattern master,kicks high flyer,we just have to adapt to different things,good shooting Mr crow
in denmark we can't use lead, and steel is the only economic alternative. It's very rare that guns are damaged and especially modern guns (maybe not your great grandpa's side-by-side). It is recommended not to use tighter than 1/2 choke but everyone hunting geese and the like does anyway, with the fastest loads possible. Again it's very rare to damage a modern gun with that. There has just month been an article in the biggest national hunters magasin that guns over several 1000s shots can get damaged but they won't blow up entirely, they'll most like bulge the barrel right before the choke. But lead can do that as well and lead catridges are almost always a heavier load. The only real advantage with lead is a bit longer effective range, 5 meters or so. And steel shots are a lot softer than the barrel, combined with the shot cup I've not heard about scrathing a modern barrel. Great video and impressive shooting as always!
All these videos on Steel shot promoting it and trying to justify its existence over lead is an absolute nonsense. My experience tells me it doesn't kill as cleanly and not even a close second to lead cartridges. I have not seen figures, but would be interested to know what steel shot size would have to be to let's say a lead shot 5 to achieve the same energy. Saying, " You just go up a couple of sizes", is neither right or scientific. There are quite clearly safety issues here as well regarding chokes and even if the gun itself is compatible.
+toniiii9 Nope - the steel does not even touch the barrel when shot, only the plastic wad. Shooting steel through extremely tight chokes might be where you should exercise caution. I've shot thousands of steel cartridges through my gun and no damage what so ever.
ciro steel proof just means the gun can handle large pressures. 1050 bar for example. All Barrels are made of steel. Steel shot is steel, obviously. So It will scratch, however steel is made softer these days and you can risk it on semi autos, if you need to use steel but with fibre wads or fibre shot cups. If it did ruin your auto you can just hangs the barrel or grab another cheap auto. Steel is fantastic for roost shooting. Close range, cheap to use, will kill.
@@sammcclymont5977 wrong.. look it up, don't spread misleading information. Eco wad and other biodegradable wads are all protecting your barrel from contact with the steel shot.
It's compulsory for waterfowl hunting here in NZ,We have found it kills very well,shot size we use is 2 3/4 inch num 3,4,5, killing birds out to 35 meters,we also use aftermarket chokes, pattern master,kicks high flyer,we just have to adapt to different things,good shooting Mr crow
in denmark we can't use lead, and steel is the only economic alternative. It's very rare that guns are damaged and especially modern guns (maybe not your great grandpa's side-by-side). It is recommended not to use tighter than 1/2 choke but everyone hunting geese and the like does anyway, with the fastest loads possible. Again it's very rare to damage a modern gun with that. There has just month been an article in the biggest national hunters magasin that guns over several 1000s shots can get damaged but they won't blow up entirely, they'll most like bulge the barrel right before the choke. But lead can do that as well and lead catridges are almost always a heavier load. The only real advantage with lead is a bit longer effective range, 5 meters or so. And steel shots are a lot softer than the barrel, combined with the shot cup I've not heard about scrathing a modern barrel.
Great video and impressive shooting as always!
Well plain and simple, long term lead is gonna be better for your gun, probably not the eco system however.
Andy is my favourite on the channel,nice chap
Very good shot 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Nice 1 andy
All these videos on Steel shot promoting it and trying to justify its existence over lead is an absolute nonsense.
My experience tells me it doesn't kill as cleanly and not even a close second to lead cartridges.
I have not seen figures, but would be interested to know what steel shot size would have to be to let's say a lead shot 5 to achieve the same energy. Saying, " You just go up a couple of sizes", is neither right or scientific.
There are quite clearly safety issues here as well regarding chokes and even if the gun itself is compatible.
Any chance of seeing a video without the annoying backing 'noise'.
Steel rocks
Steel can demage barrel of your shotgun.
That's why you have steel proof barrels
+toniiii9 Nope - the steel does not even touch the barrel when shot, only the plastic wad. Shooting steel through extremely tight chokes might be where you should exercise caution. I've shot thousands of steel cartridges through my gun and no damage what so ever.
+larshcdk but fibre wad lets the steel bang against the barrel hense steel proof barrels
ciro steel proof just means the gun can handle large pressures. 1050 bar for example. All Barrels are made of steel. Steel shot is steel, obviously. So It will scratch, however steel is made softer these days and you can risk it on semi autos, if you need to use steel but with fibre wads or fibre shot cups. If it did ruin your auto you can just hangs the barrel or grab another cheap auto. Steel is fantastic for roost shooting. Close range, cheap to use, will kill.
@@sammcclymont5977 wrong.. look it up, don't spread misleading information. Eco wad and other biodegradable wads are all protecting your barrel from contact with the steel shot.
when you all die, you will comeback as Pigeons 🤣😂😂