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Old 03-01-2008 | 10:36 AM
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Default What shell do you use?

I know this question has probably been asked quite a few times, but ..

What shell (brand,ounce, shot size etc.) do you use?

for me, i use Winchester Supreme 3 1/2" 2 1/4oz #5's
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Old 03-01-2008 | 11:08 AM
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I use Hevi-13's 3" 6's.
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Old 03-01-2008 | 11:14 AM
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This year i am going to shoot hevi 13, 3.5 in mags with 1 3/4 of #5s through a factory remington superfull turkey choke.
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Old 03-01-2008 | 11:16 AM
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All shotgun are individual...one must test several loads and chokes to determine the best performance...Some combinations do not pattern well at all.

My best groups so far are with 3" Winchester Supremes 1 3/4 oz # 5's in my Browning A-Bolt 12 gauge.....
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Old 03-01-2008 | 11:26 AM
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In my benelli I use Winchester 3'' 2oz. #5, but thats gonna change now that I bought my new 835.
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Old 03-01-2008 | 11:59 AM
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Federals 3" 5 and 6 shot 12ga...
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Old 03-01-2008 | 12:22 PM
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3inch remington nitro turkey number 4's 12 guage
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Old 03-01-2008 | 02:26 PM
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Last year I used winchester supreme 3 in 1 3/4 oz #4's but this year i think im going with 2 oz.
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Old 03-01-2008 | 02:28 PM
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Federal #5, 3.5"
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Old 03-01-2008 | 03:13 PM
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win. extended range with a gobblin thunder choke deadly combo
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