Hey guys,

I am interested in learning whats involved in loading with steel shot.

Here in New Zealand, the only steel ammunition available to us is factory. I have asked around the local gunshops, and no one is willing to talk to me about loading steel shot. Factory steel is quite expensive, hence my keen interest in loading steel.

Why I am here asking you experts.

I have loaded lead in past years, but that is now banned for shooting wildfowl (our duckshooting season opens this weekend).

All replies appreciated.

Regards,

Michael.

Loading steel shot is alot more involved then lead, but doable and a great way to improve on the performance. It requires differant wads and powders along with proceedures. It's fun and rewarding but definetly a more advanced loading.I don't know what you have available to you as far as componants but you should start with alot of reading first. I'd be happy to help you out but it's not a do this get that type of thing. PM me if I can help. Also check out the forums at shotgunworld.com alot more shotgun info than on this group,these people are way more expert in metalic loading.