http://www.clay-shooting.com/news/club-chief-vows-to-strip-off-to-prove-steel-point/http://www.clay-shooting.com/news/club-chief-vows-to-strip-off-to-prove-steel-point/Dr Allsop conducted a series of tests at the ground, with the help of MSc student Susannah Shaw, which Mr May said were observed by Dr John Harradine of BASC, and a CPSA representative.
The report, written by Suzannah Shaw, suggests lead shot presents more of a ricochet risk than previously thought – but steel shot poses little if any extra risk. Tests showed that lead or steel shot could ricochet off the front of a Skeet high house and strike shooters on an adjacent layout. Kingsferry has since added extra screening between its Skeet layouts to prevent this.
Dr Harradine told us he attended the tests and the results did suggest the ricochet risk from steel was similar to that of lead.
Mr May said he sent a copy of the report to the CPSA for comment but to date had received no response.
The CPSA was unavailable for comment as Clay Shooting went to press.
Dr Allsop conducted a series of tests at the ground, with the help of MSc student Susannah Shaw, which Mr May said were observed by Dr John Harradine of BASC, and a CPSA representative.
The report, written by Suzannah Shaw, suggests lead shot presents more of a ricochet risk than previously thought – but steel shot poses little if any extra risk. Tests showed that lead or steel shot could ricochet off the front of a Skeet high house and strike shooters on an adjacent layout. Kingsferry has since added extra screening between its Skeet layouts to prevent this.
Dr Harradine told us he attended the tests and the results did suggest the ricochet risk from steel was similar to that of lead.
Mr May said he sent a copy of the report to the CPSA for comment but to date had received no response.
The CPSA was unavailable for comment as Clay Shooting went to press.
I Agree with Woody100. 100% if you have not try it Paul120 how can you knock it.Steel shot is perfect for skeet ranges,good consistent patterns and a bonus of lots more shot in a cartridge. I've shot over 70 hundred straights with steel shot to this date.Dont knock it till uve tried it paul120.
Just after John Swift became a member, I think.can anyone tell me when Steel shot was banned at dove ridge I seem to remeber using it there before
I don't shoot skeet, so yes from Woodys experience they are fine for that. As I said, at near distances they are prob ok.I Agree with Woody100. 100% if you have not try it Paul120 how can you knock it.
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