Made the plunge into the tss world today apex 12 ga 3 1/2 8 shot honestly because that was all I could find in the few minutes I searched websites. Have shot mag blends for years and love them and always thought they where pricey at $40 a box, until I ordered two boxes of apex lol $137 with tax and shipping, just kinda crazy the direction this thing is headed in, I am sure I will love them and buy more but dang pricey.
To laugh or cry lol
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Boll Weevil
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Cry. Yeah...cry. Ouch.
Southern Sportsman
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If my wife knew what I've spent on tungsten pellets and reloading components . . .
megalomaniac
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TSS shot isn't getting cheaper... in the future will only cont to go up.
I dont handload shotshells and I only shoot 6 to 8 per year, but I've thought about stockpiling 20lbs of shot as an investment and just in case.
We are completely at the mercy of China for the components. As much as I love turkey hunting, that does not sit well with me
I dont handload shotshells and I only shoot 6 to 8 per year, but I've thought about stockpiling 20lbs of shot as an investment and just in case.
We are completely at the mercy of China for the components. As much as I love turkey hunting, that does not sit well with me
megalomaniac
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They didn't have 20g last year, but I almost bought 20 boxes just to disassemble for the shot itself at those prices.
me too got like 5 boxes at $15. I'll shoot a couple to be sure I am still patterned and then I hope I only shoot at most 3 more shells all season.
TheLBLman
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A 2 1/2 ounce payload?!?!
Yes, you are going to cry,
when you feel the recoil!
I have a 3 1/2" chamber in my heavy 12 ga turkey gun,
but found the 2 1/4 ounce loads a bit much on recoil.
Don't see much need and no desire to go above 2 oz.
Have mainly been using 1 3/4 and 1 7/8 oz loads,
as the difference in felt recoil is huge, compared to over 2 ounce loads.
Yes, you are going to cry,
when you feel the recoil!
I have a 3 1/2" chamber in my heavy 12 ga turkey gun,
but found the 2 1/4 ounce loads a bit much on recoil.
Don't see much need and no desire to go above 2 oz.
Have mainly been using 1 3/4 and 1 7/8 oz loads,
as the difference in felt recoil is huge, compared to over 2 ounce loads.
mike52
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Some people complain about the price of TSS shells. You are not shooting them like a dove hunt. If you ever see what TSS shot will do you will be glad you paid the price. I was skeptical at first about using a small shot size (normally shot #5 lead) shot #8 last year with a 20 ga and was impressed with the pattern , smaller shot /greater number of impacts . No more birds than I kill 2 boxes would be a lifetime supply !!!
Congrats on jumping into TSS world. Let me/us save you some time, money, wasted pellets and recoil. Kill you a few with your 12G to justify some of the sunk cost, then sell it and setup a small, nimble compact 20G or 28G and never look back. Good luck going forward.
Southern Sportsman
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It's the almost inevitable progression. It took me a few years, but now it's been a while since my 12 gauge
Boll Weevil
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Agree with Andy and SS. Had what I considered the ultimate turkey setup with my 12ga based on what was available at the time. Then came TSS.
TheLBLman
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Same here.
Yes sir that is in the future for sure. I have two daughters that are 4 and 2 so the perfect alibi to down size to a 20 ga!
Hunt 365
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I've figured it out guys. I'm going to load a TSS shell. Then price it double what the next highest price shell is. Folks will think it's the best, and I'm rich. Then I'll buy up all the shells that were just fine 3 years ago and still have a million dollars
RobDooley
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I have never used a TSS load. What TSS load and choke would you recommend for Remington 870 super mag 12 gauge?
megalomaniac
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Go with a 2 3/4 shell, 1 7/8 oz #9 TSS. Rem full or turkey would be a good start. If you want an even tighter pattern, go with the Carlson TSS choke.
Southern Sportsman
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I saw a guy sell 100 EMPTY 20 gauge 3" federal hulls today for $200. So this plan may not be as crazy as it sounds. But if you're gonna do it, now's the time.
