There is a new kid on the block, new as in just a few years in the shotshell business, RC Cartridges.
www.rc-cartridges.com They are imported into the USA by Pioneer Outdoors in Vero Beach, FL.
www.pioneeroutdoors.com I have read that their lead shot undergoes a hardening process, without the use of antimony, that yields shot with hardness equal to 7-8% antimony shot, but by being pure lead it retains more weight, thus more energy for the size shot. They were present at the U.S. Open with shells for sale. Kevin DeMichael shot a straight 100, with their shells, in the Pure Gold Cup. He might have done just as well with any other brand, but it goes to show they must not be lacking.
I am interested in learning whether their premium shells, with what they call nickle plated shot, is really nickel plated, or just nickel washed. True plating yields a harder shot, overall, than a wash, which really doesn't yield harder shot, at all, over the lead shot contained within the wash. They just cost more and look pretty.
Has anyone done any testing on these new shells, or seen any testing data? The prices aren't bad, if they really are high quality target loads.
Thanks, SRH
