Hey brothers from the other side of the world. Ducks lead steel all debated heavily here about 10 years after you guys and gals. Government bent to science and pc with total ban on its use 200 metres from waterways. 20 gauge exempt steel. No quick answers but for sure lead in the food chain nah bad idea. One of those you do or you don't situation with never the two to agree. Have found Remington nitro steel 1 1/4 4 s with ported decoy choke does the job well on both ducks and geese fast dense and hard. All the best from New Zealand. Benny