I'm not qualified other than having taken a upper level environmental toxicology course 20 years go to interpret toxicological science. Nor am I technically qualified to talk about shotgun shells other than being an avid upland hunter and target shooter. I assume the latter is adequate to talk about shotgun shells, because it seems enough for ya'all. You might note, I haven't tried to interpret the toxics science, only to supply it. I've asked for others, perhaps more qualified, to study it but ya'all don't seem to think that was a good idea either. Thank you Rob.

Nor have I ever received a dime for engaging in this discussion. All posts come from my home computer. You won't find this appearing anywhere on my professional workplan. I'm just an avid hobbiest when it come to issues lead-related. And a bird biologist. But like I said, this ain't about me....

Here is some more science and rigorous documentation of pertinant observations.... Winter is long around here. Read up!

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