Matt Ellis BASC head of science, experienced game and pigeon shooter. Steel can penetrate better than lead by cutting through feathers, rather than balling them up and dragging them in to the wound. We’ve found that lead can lose 30% of its energy this way. The powders and the quality of factory loads Read more…
Shoot photographer, sporting author and seasoned wildfowler from the North West.
Part-time gamekeeper, wildfowler and BASC South West regional officer.
From sceptics to converts, several experienced shots share their thoughts on shooting with steel.
BASC head of wildfowling, wildfowler and pigeon shooter
Together we wish to see an end to both lead and single-use plastics in ammunition used by those taking all live quarry with shotguns within five years.
Shooting and rural organisations announce five-year transition away from lead shot and single-use plastics for live quarry shooting.
Environment minister welcomes new lead position.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP has welcomed the statement from leading rural organisations calling for an end to the use of lead in shotgun cartridges used for live quarry within five years.
