EP. 65: The Bismuth Shortage & the Rise of Max Payload Steel Rounds with Ben Meyers from Flight Day Ammo

On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib talks with Ben Meyers, owner of Flight Day Ammunition. They discuss how Ben got started in waterfowl hunting and his earliest memories of the hunt. Ben talks about his family property in Missouri that he grew up duck hunting on and the management of the habitat he still does there to this day. He also discusses the challenges of starting an ammunition company, how he has scaled it and the nuances between bismuth and steel shot. Ben offers insights into the ammunition market, including the rising costs of bismuth and the impact of Chinese production. Ben shares some memorable hunting experiences along with common mistakes new hunters make. They also discuss the importance of patterning your shotgun and the ongoing 'velocity war' in ammunition marketing. You can learn more about Ben and Flight Day Ammo here: https://flightdayammo.com Takeaways: Ben Myers is the owner of Flight Day Ammunition. He has been waterfowl hunting since he was nine years old. Memorable hunts often involve family and friends. Private hunting spots offer advantages over public land. New hunters often make mistakes with decoy and call usage. Reloading ammunition can lead to more reliable rounds. Bismuth is superior to steel in terms of density and performance. The cost of Bismuth has significantly increased due to market factors. China controls the majority of the Bismuth market. Steel ammunition can be improved with better patterns and lower velocities.  Feel free to reach out to us: [e-mail]  Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & TikTok: @migrationwaterfowl   Migration Waterfowl Store https://tinyurl.com/MigrationWaterfowlStore   Migration Waterfowl is presented by: Blue Bird Waterfowl https://bluebirdwaterfowl.com   And also brought to you by these fine partners: The Duck Hole & Company https://m.facebook.com/duckholecompany Rig’Em Right Outdoors https://rigemright.com Flight Day Ammunition https://www.flightdayammo.com 10% off with code MW10 Aves Hunting https://aveshunting.com Northern Duck Calls https://www.northernduckcalls.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices