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Shotgun Shell Advice
Posted on 10/16/16 at 8:25 pm
Posted on 10/16/16 at 8:25 pm
I am ready to buy some steel shot for duck season and need some advice. I have narrowed it down to the following choices:
1. Heavi Metal - $179.99 per case
2. Black Cloud - $149.99 per case
3. Heavi Steel - $15.99 per box
All are equivalent shot size, shot weight, etc.
I am looking to buy a case...which would you choose and why?
1. Heavi Metal - $179.99 per case
2. Black Cloud - $149.99 per case
3. Heavi Steel - $15.99 per box
All are equivalent shot size, shot weight, etc.
I am looking to buy a case...which would you choose and why?
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Posted on 10/16/16 at 8:32 pm to Spankum
Hevi Metal
Posted on 10/16/16 at 8:33 pm to Spankum
Never used black cloud but have heard it makes the gun dirtier than most.
Posted on 10/16/16 at 8:49 pm to Rossberg02
Have shot Black Cloud exclusively for several years. Yes, I have to clean my gun more often and yes from time to time I have unburned powder in my eyes. But, that said, it is deadly at close and long range. I use a Black Cloud compatible choke tube.
Posted on 10/16/16 at 8:54 pm to Bachus76
Does the BC really need to have a compatible choke? Ever shot it without one?
Posted on 10/16/16 at 9:07 pm to Spankum
I'm anti black cloud
Posted on 10/16/16 at 9:14 pm to jmkidder
HeviMetal 3" #3's use to be my go to load. Now I shoot either Drylok, Blue Box Fedral's or Rio's. I've became a huge fan of the Rio's the last couple seasons
Posted on 10/16/16 at 9:20 pm to Spankum
Where are you finding heavy metal for $179 a case? That is awfully cheap for those. It's been a few years since I've got any but I remember paying close to $3 a shell.
I've been shooting black cloud for 7 years now. They are a great shell. Hardly any crippleds.
I use to shoot fiocci but I can't find them anymore. I know I can order them but I don't for some reason
I've been shooting black cloud for 7 years now. They are a great shell. Hardly any crippleds.
I use to shoot fiocci but I can't find them anymore. I know I can order them but I don't for some reason
This post was edited on 10/16/16 at 9:22 pm
Posted on 10/16/16 at 9:22 pm to Spankum
Shot the hevi-steel 3.5" out of my Franchi last season. Didn't like the way they cycled
Posted on 10/16/16 at 9:23 pm to LSUfreak1459
You're thinking of HeviShot
Posted on 10/16/16 at 9:25 pm to jimbeam
HeviMetal
Posted on 10/16/16 at 9:51 pm to LSUfreak1459
quote:
Where are you finding heavy metal for $179 a case? That is awfully cheap for those. It's been a few years since I've got any but I remember paying close to $3 a shell.
Simmons Sporting Goods in Bastrop, LA
Posted on 10/16/16 at 9:55 pm to Spankum
Hevi metal - look at rogers. Best place I've ever found on ammo especially when you can get the case for 209 -$50 rebate and free shipping.
Also, go find a couple of shells of each before you buy and pattern your gun with a good choke. So many people buy shells before they actually look at what the pattern does in their own gun.
Also, go find a couple of shells of each before you buy and pattern your gun with a good choke. So many people buy shells before they actually look at what the pattern does in their own gun.
Posted on 10/17/16 at 7:19 am to Spankum
Been shooting Heavy Metal out of my Xtrema for 3-4 yrs now. Love em.
Posted on 10/17/16 at 7:36 am to Foo
I've had a handful of problems with HeavySteel out of my Benelli. I won't be shooting it any more. Heavy Metal is good but I can't justify spending that much money on shells. I'll probably go back to the Kent Faststeel this season.
Posted on 10/17/16 at 8:43 am to Spankum
There is a reason it is called black cloud. Because it makes your gun black. They are ok but I can kill them with cheaper stuff just as good
Posted on 10/17/16 at 10:43 am to TigerBait413
Hevi metal..... dead w/ feet kicking. Looks like welding slag but results don’t lie.
I use BBs for geese and 2 or 3s for ducks
I use BBs for geese and 2 or 3s for ducks
Posted on 10/17/16 at 12:55 pm to OntarioTiger
If not hevimetal than my next choice is kent fast steel. But you didn’t list those. You may want to pattern your gun/choke too, not all loads are equal in all set ups. My beretta(s) like a mod or lite full while when I shot rems it was lite mod or mod. Back in the day in LA we used estate fast steel as well. Main key is fast speed, 1500+ FPS
Posted on 10/17/16 at 1:29 pm to Spankum
None of those, get Kent Fasteel
Posted on 10/17/16 at 2:06 pm to Carson123987
Winchester drylok - 3" number 3
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