Using Bismuth Shotgun Loads

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11-05-2005, 04:25 PM

houtsdg

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Using Bismuth Shotgun Loads

I've decided to make the jump to using all non-tox so I don't have to worry about what load for what area. I have been looking at the options but have a question about the Bismuth. It says they are "safe for use in nitro-proofed barrells". What is a nitro-proofed barrel and what guns would you expect to find them on?

11-05-2005, 05:22 PM

stubblejumper

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RE: Using Bismuth Shotgun Loads

Bsically it means all guns made for smokeless powders.

11-05-2005, 06:45 PM

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RE: Using Bismuth Shotgun Loads

it pretty much means it is safe for any gun made for smokeless powder, like stubble said. they are great loads, but they're rather expensive. ($32 for twenty 28ga loads)

11-06-2005, 04:14 PM

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RE: Using Bismuth Shotgun Loads

I wouldnt bother with the bis muth just use good steel. bismuth is really expensize and honestly with my own experiences i get way better penetration and knockdown power with steel.