#59: Have You Been Lied to About Shotgun Shells? Flight Day Ammo Breaks It Down

Does faster ammo actually kill birds better? Are stacked loads, non-spherical shot, and oversized steel shot worth the money? Flight Day Ammo founder Ben Myers joins us for a deep dive into shotgun ballistics, pattern density, steel vs. bismuth, choke selection, and why he believes decades of conventional wisdom got it wrong. Whether you hunt pheasants, ducks, or geese, this episode will probably change how you think about shotshells.

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Did you enjoy this shotgun ballistics deep dive? Check out our other episodes on ballistics:

#58 - Jimmy Müller Part 1

#59 - Ben from FlightDay Ammo

#60 - Tom Roster

#61 - George from New Hunters Guide

#66 - Jimmy Müller Part 2

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