In a message dated 12/12/2003 4:49:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: What about steel bird shot on a really wide choke? Means and methods I guess... huh? This is a technology with which I am unfamiliar. Will have to rely on the Contractor's submittals (samples most definitely required) to demonstrate whether results will be acceptable. Problems are anticipated in equal spacing and alignment of holes, and avoidance of a "scattershot" appearance. Ralph