Shell Selection
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 102
Shell Selection
I'm waiting on my sights to be delivered for my Winchester model 1300. Once their in, I'm going to begin patterning my gun. After much deliberation and research, I want to try the Hevi-13's in either #5 or #6 shot. I'll probably buy a few cheaper brands to test as well to see how they pattern with my gun. What are your guys thoughts and experiences with shells that work well in your guns?
#2
RE: Shell Selection
a lot of these new turkey loads are so freaking expensive its amazing. I know a lot of guys swear by some of the more expensive rounds and i'm sure they are great, but you get a bird inside of 40 yards you can kill them awful dead with some of the cheaper shells. I use the Winchester Supremes and have for years, very effective and fairly inexpensive. Good luck, patterning, let us know what you decide to go with and why!
#4
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: south Ark
Posts: 371
RE: Shell Selection
I won't use anything but the Hevi-shot.I did my own field testing.It'll blow a hole in a piece of tin at 40yds. Copper-plated lead will bounce off.I'm convinced. Lead will work, but Hevi-shot will deliver better penetration at distance.
#6
RE: Shell Selection
Still a fan of Winchester Supremes #4 in 3 inch even though I do have a 3.5" gun. Won't change - no need as I don't take shots much over 35 yards anyhow.
Oh and now I am on a fixed income -
JW
Oh and now I am on a fixed income -
JW
#7
RE: Shell Selection
I thought I'd never switch to the expensive stuff, but I just wasn't happy with the patterns I was getting from regular loads. I tried hevi-13's and am very happy with the patterns. I'm still not blowing holes in targets out to 40 yards, but I think I counted 160 or so which is good enough for me. #6's, 3 1/2". Get sighted in with cheaper stuff, then check out one shot with the Hevi-13s. I have had birds take off flying after being shot that would have dropped like a sack of potatoes had I used hevi shot. Thats all I'll use now.
#10
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: south Ark
Posts: 371
RE: Shell Selection
But with the Hevi's, IF they pattern in your gun, you can stretch that 45 to 60. If you don't want more range, keep shooting the other stuff. Some people really do like to watch the birds a little longer and closer up.