I went to buy some "non-toxic" loads today and was really amazed in how much it cost. Now, having said that I am not an avid waterfowl hunter and for years never looked for anything but my copper=plated #5's which shoot great out of my gun. Never needed to look for anything else.

Today I saw hevi-shot for $22.00 (on sale) for five shells and $50.00 for 10. If I wanted the coyote shells it was $60.00 for a box of 10. That is too much for me so I looked at all the different steel shot and was clueless. I am one to pattern my gun when trying a new load. Jeez, that is a lot of cash. If I do go to steel or something else I will also have to get a new choke.

Need to figure this all out to be legal at BO. IF I hunt elsewhere after that, then I will just use what I always have.

Any idea's?