Question on steel shot

[Phil C]

I have a few questions concerning steel shot. I would not shoot it in my Parkers, but I have a 20 gauge RbL that I can use.
I have an opportunity to join a quail hunt but the requirement is to use Non lead shot.
I would like opinions on using steel shot. What size shot? Would I be better off going with bismuth or something else?
Anyone have some for sale or know where I can buy a few boxes?
Thanks Phil

[6pt-Sika]

Quite pricey but I’d consider a couple boxes of these . https://www.rstshells.com/out-of-sto...-load-box.aspx

[6pt-Sika]

I thought I’d found you some RST’s loaded with Nice Shot at $85 a box but they’re oughtta stock . Believe I’d look around for some Bismuth 7 , 7 1/2 or 8 .

[Phil C]

Thank you Craig.

[George "Scott" Davis]

Bismuth 7 , 7 1/2 or 8 .

[Drew Hause]

It's a modern gun, with modern barrels, and not 'old' wood Phil.
Assuming it has choke tubes you'll be fine with this, which can actually be found
https://www.ableammo.com/catalog/win...-p-104865.html

[Brett Trimble]

Here’s an option for bismuth, these are in stock https://bossshotshells.com/products/...mag-shotshells. These work very well but are expensive.

I would choose 7 or 6 (probably 6 for Gambels). I’ve had mixed success with steel shot in 20ga for quail. In my experience, an ounce steel works well but that’s a 12 ga load. Now days I use an RBL “Fox” in 12ga for this purpose.

PS, I mean no disrespect to anyone or to the great 20ga or to steel shot!

Best,
Brett