For most North American hunters, waterfowl hunting starts up in a matter of weeks. That means it’s time to get ready; check over your gear, and make sure you’ve got enough ammo on-hand. Baschieri & Pellagri USA, aka B&P, is currently running a rebate on its Dual Steel waterfowl loads, well worth checking out if you’re looking to restock.
Doubling up
The key to Dual Steel ammo is its duplex payload. Traditionally, bird-hunting loads used a single pellet size, say #4 or #2, for consistent performance. But in recent years, as hunters want more killing power, the industry has started offering more so-called duplex loads. A duplex load combines pellets of multiple sizes, working on the theory that smaller shot size will cover a broader area for close-in shots, while the bigger pellets mixed into the shell will still smoke a bird that’s at the edge of your range.
Here’s how B&P explains it:
Built around B&P’s innovative Dual Steel payload technology, Dual Steel combines two carefully selected steel shot sizes in a single load to deliver dense, effective patterns while maintaining the energy needed for clean, ethical harvests across a wide range of hunting situations. Paired with B&P’s Green Core wad technology, the duplex payload is engineered to provide excellent pattern density on close-working birds while retaining the downrange performance required for longer shots. The result is a versatile waterfowl load that delivers consistent performance while incorporating B&P’s biodegradable Green Core wad technology.
Note the environmentally-friendly wad, which is another feature that hunters are looking for. Indeed, at the rate things are going, this may be required in the near future.
The offer
B&P’s offer is simple: Buy qualifying ammo (in this case, Dual Steel loads) and you can get a rebate for $5 a box, up to $100 per buyer or household. You must buy at least two boxes; the offer’s other finer details are laid out here.
B&P has two different Dual Steel options, both in 12 gauge and combining #2 and #3 pellets. One has a 1 1/8-ounce payload, the other has a 1 1/4-ounce payload. See them here.
