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rabbittrapper Rookie Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 2:45 pm Post subject: Estate super sport competition target load lead or steel? |
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I bought some of the shells for my 20 gauge. They are 2 3/4 #8 shot. It doesn't say if they are lead or steel. Are they lead or steel? How can I tell without breaking one open?
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5001 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: Estate super sport competition target load lead or steel? |
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Use a magnet.
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rabbittrapper Rookie Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 5:29 am Post subject: Re: Estate super sport competition target load lead or steel? |
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Ok I'll try it today thanks
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Elvis Super Member
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PaulS Super Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 6:03 pm Post subject: Re: Estate super sport competition target load lead or steel? |
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Is Bismuth magnetic? or Tungsten?
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dhc4ever Super Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: Estate super sport competition target load lead or steel? |
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No to either.
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rabbittrapper Rookie Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 4:10 pm Post subject: Re: Estate super sport competition target load lead or steel |
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They were lead. Thanks for the help
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