Federal was the first manufacturer to introduce a steel load in 1973.

Hang them on the wall and purchase a new gun that can take the pounding dished out by the steel loads.

Remington has steel loads in 12 and 20-gauge.

This is particularly true with steel loads.

I was mightily relieved to learn that none of them had any 12-gauge double guns that would handle three-inch steel loads.

Another objection to steel loads is that they are more expensive, about 25 percent, than their lead counterparts, and this situation isn't likely to change very much.

Waterfowlers should also familiarize themselves with the ballistics of steel loads.

In addition to the need for going to larger shot sizes with steel, the waterfowler should also be aware that steel loads deliver tighter patterns.

Although this varies from gun to gun, steel loads in an improved cylinder barrel might produce full choke results.

If you own a shotgun that is neither old nor new, question the manufacturer about its suitability for steel loads.