Steel Shot - Pro's & Con's

[BigGoonTuna]

i buy mine from rogers, free shipping and no tax, and far cheaper than anywhere locally.  i bought 3 cases of remington nitro steel 2 3/4" shells for 90 bucks each this year, should last me a while.  they have good prices on federals too.

[sakoshooter]

Cost? I wonder what a box of 1 1/2oz #4 lead duck loads would cost these days if it were popular and legal. Probably quite a bit. Probably as much as steel does. Maybe more. Manufacturing processes would be the same.
The reason I started this thread is simply because of all the "steel sucks" and "the good ol days of lead" posts I read here and on other waterfowl websites.

[Brad Harshman]

I only started hunting within the last 8 yrs so I'm don't know about the "good days way back when...", however this year I started shooting Heavy Shot.  The steel tungsten mix loads and I have to say - I love it.  I've only had one or two cripples.  I did go diver hunting this last weekend and decided to shoot a box of blind side that I had from last year.  Needless to say after two cripples one being a bull canvas back that flew (over a mile) out of sight, obviously wounded, caused me to put the blind side away and finish my day with heavy shot.

Both loads were #2's.

Steel is fine but I'm sold on Heavy Shot.

[h2ofowlr]

Shoot! The cost of all shotgun ammo has gotten out of control.Kent Faststeel used to be the cheap stuff. not anymore. Anyone have luck with the Winchester and Remington steel at Wal Mart? Both $13 a box.

The Winchester works fine.  Haven't shot the Remington for a long time, but my son shoots it.  For the cost the Winchester works great.  I know I spent a few more shells chasing cripples with it, but I also like shooting in that 30-55 yard range.  I shoot a full choke.  That is my sweet spot.