✅ SOLVED Shotgun shell question

[cti4sw]

What were shotgun shells made of before they used plastic?

 

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[cti4sw]

i WOULDN'T DO THAT THEY ARE WORTH A FEW BUCKS AT LEAST
chris

Who would want old rotted-out shotgun shells? I could see if they were intact or from a now-defunct manufacturer, but mine are toast.

 

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[calisdad]

You got it. Brass, then paper (hard fiber), then plastic.

Lead is still plenty legal in all states except California - just not for migratory waterfowl. I hunt grouse, bunnies and squirrel with a lead shot flinging flintlock fowler. I have about 80 pounds of shot and another 100 pounds of cast ball for muzzleloaders. Just in case NY gets dumb ideas.

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That is a sweet fowling piece right there sir.