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 Copper Plated shot?
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08/31/14 12:28 AM
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Jacob645
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Stumbled across these at my parents' house. Am I correct in assuming that this is copper plated lead? 
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Re: Copper Plated shot?
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08/31/14 01:08 AM
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Yep copper plated lead shot
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Re: Copper Plated shot?
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08/31/14 01:24 AM
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Jacob645
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Re: Copper Plated shot?
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08/31/14 03:02 AM
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rdh1
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Re: Copper Plated shot?
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08/31/14 03:47 AM
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This was all the rage in the early 80's. They tried to say that it was better than plain lead with more knock down power. Let's just say I wasn't a "believer" after going through a box.
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Re: Copper Plated shot?
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08/31/14 01:05 PM
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I still use 'em for pheasant. Some.
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Re: Copper Plated shot?
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08/31/14 04:02 PM
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Esh and Hattie
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Best use of copper or nickel plated lead is in high velocity handloads. The plating helps minimize pellet deformation and cuts down on flyers in the pattern. Not much of a difference but it's an advantage nonetheless
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Re: Copper Plated shot?
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08/31/14 05:48 PM
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Save them. Don't shoot them
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