SHOT PELLETS LEAD SHOT STEEL SHOT Eley Tungsten-Poly BISMUTH-TIN SHOT TUNGSTEN IRON SHOT TIN SHOT CUBIC LEAD ZINC SHOT TUNGSTEN-MATRIX SHOT WHOLE PELLETS SURFACE TEXTURES

LEAD SHOT

LEAD SHOT was phased out for use in waterfowl hunting in 1991 because it was found to be toxic. The U.S.Fish & Wildlife Service oversees the approval process for alternative shot types in the United States. See other shot types presented in this project which have been approved for use.

See Full Size Shot Pellet See Full Size Lead Shot Texture See Full Size Lead Shot Composition

Disclaimer: The name brand shells used to exemplify shot types in this presentation were, unless otherwise noted, randomly selected for graphic purposes. Their presence is not intended to infer product endorsement or non-endorsement.

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