Thread: 20g lead ban ?

The real shame of steel, 20 gauges etc is its become a huge rolling argument and no one is going to back down.
I personally think steel only was the worst thing to happen to us. Think of it, all the pro steel zealots argue, just let the birds get closer and pick your shots. Well suprise, suprise the majority of shooters are not expert shots, do not always pick the right spot and still like blazing away at long range. The argument of lead pollution in ducks is so far non existant.
Most opening weekenders I would say, if we're lucky, may attend a duck shooters clay event just to blaze away at a few clays. Other than that their 'shotgun practice' is practically nil. I was with a group of duck shooters 3 weeks ago on clays and hell safety was basically non existant. Barrels lent on feet while loading and closing, gun waving all over the place, not to mention the lackadaisical attitude with semi auto's.
It's probably all right of you are an 'expert' and dedicated duck hunter, but for most it's just a social weekend away with mates and an excuse to get away from lawns and house maintence.
My view of it anyway.