Turkey Hunting Whether it's spring or fall doesn't matter to this bunch. Great tips on calling, bustin flocks, using blinds and more.

Activ shells

Old 01-18-2005 | 01:25 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
From: Knoxville, TN
Default Activ shells

Has anyone used these shells? Pretty sure they were popular back in the mid to late 90's around here. I sure would like to get my hands on some more. Are these shells even made anymore?
solocamshooter1 is offline  
Reply
Old 01-18-2005 | 01:39 PM
  #2  
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,913
Likes: 0
Default RE: Activ shells

A guy I hunt with uses them still. I had a few of the slugs, worked pretty well, but I never tried the turkey shells. I haven't seen any for a few years.
buttonbuckmaster is offline  
Reply
Old 01-18-2005 | 01:55 PM
  #3  
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
From: Knoxville, TN
Default RE: Activ shells

Man, they are some sweet shells. 4 and 6 shot mix.
solocamshooter1 is offline  
Reply
Old 01-18-2005 | 04:09 PM
  #4  
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
From: Hoges Store, Va
Default RE: Activ shells

I brought this question up last year.......those shells ruled, for my shotgun.....Someone told me that they went outta business.......don't know why......I know a guy that caught wind they were going outta business, while they were still on the shelves.....and bought a ton of them(well not a ton, but ALOT).....I tried to get a couple of boxes off of him.....I woulda got about the same response from him if I'da asked for an evening with his wife.
Fullback24 is offline  
Reply
Old 01-18-2005 | 05:05 PM
  #5  
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,765
Likes: 0
From: NewLowell ,Ontario ,Canada
Default RE: Activ shells

Some guns shoot them and some don't. My wifes was one and she bought a Case for her self.

I heard that the plant had burnt down and they decided not to rebuild and went out of Business , I could be wrong but that was the story I heard...BT
Adrian J Hare is offline  
Reply
Old 01-18-2005 | 05:41 PM
  #6  
Angus74's Avatar
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,455
Likes: 0
From: Salem Missouri
Default RE: Activ shells

They were the best turkey loads I ever shot,, sure wish I could find a few more boxes!!
Angus74 is offline  
Reply
Old 01-19-2005 | 02:25 AM
  #7  
maytom's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,820
Likes: 0
From: NY
Default RE: Activ shells

Adrian, the Active shell company was bought out by another shell company called "Kent" a few years ago. Hence, you won't see anymore Active shells being made. The only ones you will see, are the ones left over at some sporting good's shops.
maytom is offline  
Reply
Old 01-19-2005 | 04:28 AM
  #8  
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,765
Likes: 0
From: NewLowell ,Ontario ,Canada
Default RE: Activ shells

Ok Paul , I had heard that aswell , I'm not to happy with Kent Turkey loads , there no ware near close to what the old Activ's were. I got a number of Boxes here that I won in calling comp's and don't use them at all...BT
Adrian J Hare is offline  
Reply
Old 01-20-2005 | 05:48 AM
  #9  
Rem1100's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,188
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Activ shells

ORIGINAL: solocamshooter1

Has anyone used these shells? Pretty sure they were popular back in the mid to late 90's around here. I sure would like to get my hands on some more. Are these shells even made anymore?
never have... and they make 'em(or used to) right down the road....
go figure....
Rem1100 is offline  
Reply
Old 01-21-2005 | 10:46 PM
  #10  
TDB_OUTDOORS's Avatar
Spike
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Default RE: Activ shells

A friend used them in turkey loads. He liked them because they were 2 1/4 oz loads in 3". I still have some of the steel shot waterfowl looads they are great in flooded timber but not so good over open water. Too slow. They are out of business forever and Kent bought all their loading equipment in the late 90's. Good luck finding some. I am a Winchester Supreme fan 3" 1 3/4 oz load.



Gobble, Gobble.......Bang!!!!!!!
TDB_OUTDOORS is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Angus74
Turkey Hunting
4
03-16-2007 12:57 PM
700bdl870exp
Firearm Review Forum
0
09-25-2006 09:09 PM
Fullback24
Turkey Hunting
3
01-31-2004 10:01 PM
Phade
Guns
17
12-01-2003 06:30 PM
rochelle
Turkey Hunting
4
12-30-2002 07:53 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.