This guide details a practical field test of steel shot cartridges (Eley VIP Steel and Gamebore Silver Steel) under challenging wet and windy conditions during a pheasant shoot in Devon. Expert Jonny Carter provides insights into steel shot performance at standard ranges compared to lead, the importance of appropriate ammunition for high birds, and considerations for gun/choke combinations. The guide emphasizes ethical hunting practices and the need for reliable gear in adverse weather.
This video reviews the Gamebore Silver Steel Fibre Wad shotgun cartridge, focusing on its performance as an eco-friendly alternative to lead and plastic wads. The presenter details pattern tests at various distances, discusses the cartridge's ballistics compared to lead, and evaluates its environmental impact, particularly the biodegradability of the fibre wad. Practical hunting experience with duck and pigeons is also shared, highlighting the cartridge's killing capacity.
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