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Old 07-31-2002, 09:18 PM
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What brand of shotgun shells do you think is better ,Win. or federal , and what brand do you prefer and , why ??


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Old 07-31-2002, 09:48 PM
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I dont know but i like federals better for some reason...i have always had good luck with them...they pattern better of my gun..its proly just a confidence thing..
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Old 07-31-2002, 11:02 PM
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I'd say Federal because I think the pattern is better and the BBs and power used are better sized and better packed. Just my 2 cents

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Old 08-01-2002, 05:09 AM
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Pick whatever gives you the best pattern out of your gun. I take it you're talking about steel. In that case it's the old chevy vs ford if they both pattern the same.
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Old 08-01-2002, 11:01 AM
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i believe federal has the best shell to buy,,unless u shoot the new stuff,tungstenMAtrix,bismoth,and hevi-Shot..
good luck bud,,use what ever gives u confidence and an ambition to get out there and bust some heads,,lol,,good luck bud
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Old 08-01-2002, 06:07 PM
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Most of the guides in my neck of the woods use ESTATE. They have proven very effective over the past several seasons and cost alot less than the brands you mentioned. However you have already gotten good advice--shoot what works in YOUR gun.
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Old 08-01-2002, 06:07 PM
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Most of the guides in my neck of the woods use ESTATE. They have proven very effective over the past several seasons and cost alot less than the brands you mentioned. However you have already gotten good advice--shoot what works in YOUR gun.
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Old 08-02-2002, 05:49 AM
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Default RE: Winchester / vs/ Federal

We shoot PMC 3&quot; mag BBB. We buy several cases so we get a great deal on them at a local gun shop. They pattern good for us and we are very happy with their performance. But like everyone else has said you have to match your ammo to your gun. I don't shoot alot of 3 1/2&quot;, I haven't personnelly seen that much difference in the them, but I buy a few boxes every year, and I always get the winchester drylok, but I don't know why.
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Old 08-06-2002, 09:03 AM
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I like the Rem Express Steel. It preforms well for the price. The winchester shot to me, does not pattern as well but I like the wet lok that the offer because because i hunt wet most of the time!

Buy a box of which ever brand that you like and pattern them all...see what shoots best out of your gun!!
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Old 08-06-2002, 11:50 AM
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I bought a case of 3 in Fiocchi 3 shot last year 1450 fps. I had never heard of them till I bought them. They were excellent patterning out of my 870 wingmaster. The first box I didn't do to well then started reducing my lead and actually cut the heads off some birds that were 35 to 40 yds. I have already bought another case for this year but was looking at Kent Fasteel and since they are supposed to be faster I may have to get a case of them also.
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