#3162955 - 02/13/13 07:15 PM
For those of you who shoot lead
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BigRod
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Loc: Anderson County, Tn
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If you shoot lead, what do you shoot? 3" or 3 1/2"
Brand, shot size, once shot, etc.
Me personally, I'm old school I shoot, Winchester #5 in 3". However this is the first year I'll be hunting with a 3 1/2 gun. Again, I have no interest in shooting the hevi, or mag blend this year. Unless you can convince me other wise.
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#3162975 - 02/13/13 07:29 PM
Re: For those of you who shoot lead
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Registered: 02/12/13
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Loc: Lenoir city
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Winchester supreme 3.5" 2oz #5 will do a number on them !!
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#3162976 - 02/13/13 07:29 PM
Re: For those of you who shoot lead
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Andy S.
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When I shot lead, I shot 3.5" WHV #4s (2oz of shot starting at 1300fps) and I must say I was more than pleased for the ten or so years I shot them. If I were to go back to lead today, I am fairly certain they are what I'd shoot. They are not that bad on your wallet either, about $2.25/shell. Best of luck with your decision.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/...%3Bcat104567580
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#3162982 - 02/13/13 07:33 PM
Re: For those of you who shoot lead
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Andy S.
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Unless you can convince me other wise.  I have been VERY impressed with them both on paper and on turkeys out of my setup. Stone cold killers is what they have been for me.
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#3163134 - 02/13/13 08:54 PM
Re: For those of you who shoot lead
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REN
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IF i were to shoot lead i would start with the Winchester HV 5's.
people say WHY pay that much for turkey ammo, i say WHY NOT? you only need 4 max a year so why not shoot the best thats available to you.
you dont NEED to shoot hevi to kill turkeys, then again you dont NEED camo to kill a turkey or a 7mm to kill a deer.
Edited by REN (02/13/13 08:56 PM)
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#3163227 - 02/13/13 09:41 PM
Re: For those of you who shoot lead
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TheAirMan
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Loc: Moss, Tennessee
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Winchester Supreme 3.5" 2oz #6
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#3163286 - 02/13/13 10:34 PM
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Rockhound
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Loc: Lawrence Co. TN
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Winchester supreme 3.5" 2oz #5 will do a number on them !! Know them well  and my load of choice. I would have no issues loading up with the same load in a 3" version with 1 3/4" shot. I hunt with a guy who shoots this and he kills the poop out of them.
These shoot good out of my 3" gun but it likes the gray box just a little better
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#3163344 - 02/14/13 12:45 AM
Re: For those of you who shoot lead
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catman529
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Loc: Franklin TN
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Winchester Supreme high velocity 1300 fps 3" #5 or #6 shot, have killed from 6 to 45 yards and 3 hens in 1 shot with these loads and my gun.
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#3163457 - 02/14/13 06:30 AM
Re: For those of you who shoot lead
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Uncle Jesse
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Loc: Estill Springs
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Kent Diamond Shot (lead) for me. I've tried 3.5s but settled on 2-3/4 1-1/2 ounce of #5. Have also used the 1-5/8 ounce with equal success.
I have a 500 by 40 building that some friends and I would try new turkey loads every spring in. We shot inside to completely eliminate wind effect. Those 1-1/2 ounce loads never got any oohs or ahhs on paper but definitely work on turkeys.
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