1997 regulations require that Canadian Waterfowl Hunters only shoot with bismuth, tungsten or steel shot when hunting waterfowl.

This is to alleviate a threat to the environment from an accumulation of lead in marshes and streams.

Bismuth shot is non-toxic, and most closely imitates lead in all characteristics: it is 92% the weight of lead, is approximately the same hardness as lead, it patterns as well as lead. All these facts mean that you can use bismuth in any gun that is designed for use with lead, bismuth will be effective at the same ranges and with the same weight loads as lead loads with the key advantage of being legal for use on waterfowl and non-toxic, thus protecting the environment.

Hevishot (tungsten-nickel) shot is non-toxic, and an improvement on lead in all but one characteristic. Hevishot is 102% the weight of lead, patterns better than lead, and is suitable in guns manufactured to accept steel shot, or older guns modified to be used with steel shot. The one characteristic that makes Hevishot unsuitable for use in older guns is the fact that Hevishot is hard as steel shot and will damage an older gun's barrel much the same as steel shot. If you are shooting steel shot and want to improve your shooting, then Hevishot is the answer.

For more information see the other pages detailing Bismuth or Hevishot. We are the Canadian distributor for Ballistic Products Inc., to see their catalog, click here.