Shotgun Shell You Shoot Most Often:

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Shotgun Shell You Shoot Most Often:

Postby SWAG » Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:25 am

Post up the shells you like best: company, sizes, prices, etc. Trying to get a good grasp on what we are going to shoot this upcoming season. Well pleased with the shells we have been shooting and the price, but not sure they are going to be available.
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Re: Shotgun Shell You Shoot Most Often:

Postby SWAG » Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:34 am

Rios 1 3/8 oz 5 shot 3"
Rios 1 3/8 oz 4 shot 3"
Rios 1 1/4 oz 4 shot 3"
Rios 1 1/4 oz 2 shot 3"
Rios 1 3/8 oz 3 shot 3.5"

These are what we have shot the last 3 seasons with the top one being the shell we have shot most and the bottom on being the fewest we have shot. 90% hunting in woods, sloughs, and brakes. Most of the 3.5 inch shells were shot in fields. Very satisfied with the top 4 on this list as far as the brake hunting, but not as pleased with any on the list as far as shooting success in the fields. This could have alot to do with the shooter too :lol:

All of the above shells ranged in price from $11 - $15 per box.
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Re: Shotgun Shell You Shoot Most Often:

Postby GET-N-RITE » Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:36 am

Field
3 1/2" -1 3/8 #2 Federal Blue Box (Cheap, dirty, and have never had a problem)

Timber
3" -1 3/8 #4 Kent
3" - 1 3/8 #3 Kent
3" - 1 1/4 #4 Kent
Never had a problem with Kent either.

Usually shoot the cheapest thing I can find. Doesn't matter what brand or what new thing is out. Reason I use 3 1/2 in field is that we kill geese also.
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Re: Shotgun Shell You Shoot Most Often:

Postby champcaller » Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:59 am

Hevimetal 3.5 #2s they're around 20$ a box I think.
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Re: Shotgun Shell You Shoot Most Often:

Postby Bonecollecter1111 » Thu Jun 05, 2014 12:35 pm

i prefer #6 heavy load estates, but when I shoot steel i shoot the cheap chit outta tight choke :mrgreen:
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Re: Shotgun Shell You Shoot Most Often:

Postby DUCK-HUNT » Thu Jun 05, 2014 1:41 pm

Fed Blue Box 3" 1 1/4oz #3 $99 case
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Re: Shotgun Shell You Shoot Most Often:

Postby LODI QUACKER » Thu Jun 05, 2014 3:20 pm

Go fiochi.
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Re: Shotgun Shell You Shoot Most Often:

Postby hillhunter » Thu Jun 05, 2014 6:07 pm

Black Cloud 3" #2s. Have been deadly for us the last four seasons. No other shell we have tried does as good except hevishot and it's a little pricy.
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Re: Shotgun Shell You Shoot Most Often:

Postby hntrpat1 » Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:25 pm

Fed blue box 3 1/2" 1 1/2oz 1's for 159 delivered
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Re: Shotgun Shell You Shoot Most Often:

Postby bdogtippo » Fri Jun 06, 2014 12:42 pm

Heavy Metal and Kent 3" #3's
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Re: Shotgun Shell You Shoot Most Often:

Postby jacksbuddy » Fri Jun 06, 2014 12:57 pm

I shoot whatever is on sale. I'm not loyal to any particular brand. I have found that all of them tend to pattern like a do-nut at times. :oops:
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Re: Shotgun Shell You Shoot Most Often:

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Re: Shotgun Shell You Shoot Most Often:

Postby champcaller » Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:57 am

When you always shoot clean you'll understand :lol:
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Re: Shotgun Shell You Shoot Most Often:

Postby Greenhead22 » Sat Jun 07, 2014 11:43 am

I always do so what's your point ? :lol: :lol: :lol:
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