Apex vs Federal tss

[RUN-N-GUN]

I shot the 3 1/2" federals out of my supermag last year and they did great. That being said I had a chance to shoot the apex today and I will be ordering some more.


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[Tail Feathers]

I shot one Apex the other day to see how they pattern. I am impressed!  20 ya. 40 yards.  258 in the 10" circle.

[Gen.27:3]

Anyone else with experience, and an opinion on Apex vs Federal? I need to order some tss soon to try.

[kytrkyhntr]

Apex number 9's in my 20 were great.
That small town blend was useless. I'd rather shoot hevi shot number 7 if we're refering to 20 gauges. I had a round not fire properly. The apex is tough. Federals patterened good too. Again straight 9s. Don't waste your time with that small town blend. Apex were better than federals but price and availability have me leaning federal. Can't speak on the 12 gauge apex but the federal straight 9's out of a 12 gauge were damn fine. I don't count the hits. I just look at what covers. Just my 

[Zilla]

I tried both and the Apex patterned better out of my gun.

[MS Boy]

I have tried and put both shotgun shells on target with 3" shells and the Apex is better than the Federal.
Just a little hint don't forget about Nitro TSS I have shot ever TSS load out there and my gun likes the Nitro TSS load the best here is a pic at 35 yards




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[Chordeiles]

Here's a video I found on YouTube. The Federal is a lot cheaper and easier to find, where I'm at.

https://youtu.be/koC8Vyl-Pvo

[Jim K]

I bought a Franchi this winter. Federal don't cycle through it. Third degree and apex are fine. The federal are 3/16" longer than the apex shells and about an eighth longer than the third degree shells. I'm sure this is the reason. So, unless I want to shoot a single shot I have to shoot apex.

[TScottW99]

Good question!

I'm having trouble finding any locally, smacking myself for not buying any at Nashville. Looking to try some in my 20 gauge.

[wchadw]

Apex should cause of payload, but I would use the feds


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X2 apex patterns better but I am using Feds due to quality issues/concerns with Apex. Plus feds are easier to find


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[deltaeta]

My 20 gauge M2 patterned better with the federal #9 vs the Apex.

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[deerpoo22]

If you're spending this much money might as well get Nitro TSS and call it a day

[WV Flopper]

Shot Nitros and Federals yesterday, both TSS #9. The Federals were good and even, nice pattern. The Nitros were even and tighter. I didn't make a pellet count, don't need too. The Nitros were the obvious leader in pellets on target. I will say that if you are running low on the Nitros and see some of the Federals pick them up. Hold them back in case you get in a pinch. Without paper you probably will not ever see the difference.

[yelpaholic]

do either one of those shells use a Mylar wrap ? Just curious my handloads call for one .

[Gobble!]

If you're spending this much money might as well get Nitro TSS and call it a day

I'd take Apex or Federal after by experience with Nitro. Seals failed and I ended up with a pocket full of buffer.