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Old 04-24-2009, 08:20 AM   #1
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Default What Shell?

Do you use?

Currently I am using federal 3'' 4 shot and 3.5" 4 shot.
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Old 04-24-2009, 12:43 PM   #2
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The best performance in my turkey gun comes from 3", 2oz, #6 Hevi-13
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Old 04-24-2009, 02:35 PM   #3
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Federal Premium Mag Shok Hi Velocity Flitecontrol, 3" 2oz. 5 shot.
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Old 04-24-2009, 05:02 PM   #4
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I have two shells of Federal Mag Shok Hi Velocity #5 shot shells left, which should be all I need for this season. If I need any more, I have a box of Remington Nitro Turkey #5 shot shells.
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Old 04-24-2009, 06:11 PM   #5
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Nitro Company H517 3.5" 27/16oz 4x5x7 Triplex
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Old 04-24-2009, 06:21 PM   #6
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Hevi-13 3" 2oz #6 shot
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Old 04-26-2009, 12:11 PM   #7
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Nitro Company 3.5", 2.25oz Hevishot Triplex load of 4X5X7.
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Old 04-26-2009, 03:54 PM   #8
 
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I've been shooting Winchester Supreme 3.5 inch #4. Kills on both ends!
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Old 04-27-2009, 04:52 AM   #9
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I'm using the old Remmington Hevi Shot #5 3 inch.
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Old 04-27-2009, 05:30 AM   #10
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3.5" 2.25oz #6 Hevi-13s is what my gun likes. Thank goodness for Sims recoil pads...
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