Haven't been on in awhile, and somehow my old login was deleted. Got on the forum the other day when I learned Federal had discontinued the HW, and I was just about out for my 20 so I was hoping someone here had a source. Ended up finding some at the Avery Superstore in Memphis, and noticed they also had a good supply of a variety of shot sizes in all three gauges. If anyone is looking, their number is 901-325-1500.
Are you saying Federal discontinued the Heavyweight? I thought this was just old internet rumor. Or do you mean in the 10 gauge?
That's my understanding. It's all over this and other boards. The Federal website doesn't list it anymore, and even online the gauge and shot size options seem to be getting narrower by the day. I'm sure that someone will correct me if I'm wrong, and I hope I am, but I stocked up with enough for several turkey seasons. According to the Federal website, they're now only making a new lead tri-plex load for turkey.
http://www.federalpremium.com/products/details/shotshell.aspx?id=837
I just found this. Hope you are wrong too. Easily their best selling turkey load I would think. It would be crazy to discontinue. Not that other companies have not done the same.
Midway USA has them. Just ordered 2 boxes for my son's 20.
If the rumors are true, it would change the face of shooting a 20, forcing a lot of guys to roll their own if Hevi does the same thing. That shell is hard to find as well.
Not good. Not good at all.
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Quote from: Bill Cooksey on March 20, 2015, 02:08:05 PM
That's my understanding. It's all over this and other boards. The Federal website doesn't list it anymore, and even online the gauge and shot size options seem to be getting narrower by the day. I'm sure that someone will correct me if I'm wrong, and I hope I am, but I stocked up with enough for several turkey seasons. According to the Federal website, they're now only making a new lead tri-plex load for turkey.
Aren't you an Avery Pro Staffer, Bill?? :OGturkeyhead:
No. I worked there for years (not the store), but I left two years ago.
Still on their website.
http://www.federalpremium.com/products/details/shotshell.aspx?id=778
It's still being made and no plans of doing away with it p/ federal rep
Quote from: TheSportsman on May 16, 2015, 01:42:27 PM
It's still being made and no plans of doing away with it p/ federal rep
That is great news! Finest production 20 ga shell made!