Lead-Free Ammunition


Bullets or shot made from alternative metals like copper or steel, reducing lead contamination in wildlife and environments.

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Nontoxic Shot


Shot made from materials like steel, tungsten, or bismuth instead of lead, commonly required for ...


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Steel Shot


Non-lead pellets required for waterfowl hunting in many jurisdictions; it patterns differently th...


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Wildlife Biologist


A professional who studies wildlife populations and habitats, advising on hunting seasons, bag li...


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Copper-Plated Shot


Pellets coated with copper to reduce deformation and improve pattern consistency, often used in u...


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