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Do I use lead because of its density and knockdown power Or steel shot for the tighter pattern?

April 26, 2017density knockdown lead Pattern power shot steel tighter

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Do I use lead because of its density and knockdown power Or steel shot for the tighter pattern?

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Lead has a greater knockdown/penetrating efficiency at longer ranges than steel. I typically shot whatever I found whenever I was trying to buy some shells. If I am holding the shotgun and trying to get a coyote into shotgun range, I am most comfortable with a 20-30 yard shot. That is my goal.