Sorry to not let this topic die chaps but I am an avid supporter of lead shot until an economic, readily available, substitute that performs as good as lead is available.
As I have said many times we have been railroaded into the current situation by so called scientists and conservationists who I feel have flawed science,hidden agendas and are liars.
Here is some food for them to chew on and perhaps divert their attention.
In the UK fly tippers dump rubbish illegally every 30 seconds this cost an estimated £100 -£150 Million per annum that's nearly $300,000,000.
Every year in the UK we discard 20-30,000 batteries, these go into landfill to leak out into the earth and environment toxic chemicals. What must the cost and damage be in the U.S.?