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Started by Scottf270, May 13, 2021, 08:58:33 PM

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Scottf270

Opinions and experience wanted about the Tss manufacturers of today. Have shot Nitro in Heavy 13 blends since the late 90's. Had one misfire and the buffer leaking. They kicked hard  and killed stuff.
Today's there is Apex, Nitro, Boss, Federal etc.
I know patterning and chokes count, but does one ammo company stand out in quality, performance, cost, service?


huntinsomd

If you don't want to roll your own, Apex is hard to beat!

bonasa

Also FOXTROT ammo, no experience though mind you

BINK McCARTY

Don't overlook Pendleton ammo and a new one that will be out next year....Wilson's custom loads.

Dieselfitter

I've had good luck with Pendleton Ammo.   It patterns well out of my 835.

Spring Creek Calls

I've shot Apex (20 ga), Federal (20 ga), Foxtrot (12, 28 ga) and Burgess Creek (12 ga). All patterned well out of my guns and all but the Burgess Creek have killed turkeys. The 12 gauge are 2-3/4" and I prefer the lighter Foxtrot Mini Twister load (1-5/8 oz) over the Burgess Creek load (1-7/8 oz) for my Model 12. I plan on shooting the Burgess Creek loads out of my 1300 which will handle the recoil much better. The 1-1/2 oz. 28 gauge Cherry Bombs from Foxtrot are the bomb, pun intended.
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stinkpickle

Quote from: Spring Creek Calls on May 15, 2021, 07:42:54 AM
I've shot Apex (20 ga), Federal (20 ga), Foxtrot (12, 28 ga) and Burgess Creek (12 ga). All patterned well out of my guns and all but the Burgess Creek have killed turkeys. The 12 gauge are 2-3/4" and I prefer the lighter Foxtrot Mini Twister load (1-5/8 oz) over the Burgess Creek load (1-7/8 oz) for my Model 12. I plan on shooting the Burgess Creek loads out of my 1300 which will handle the recoil much better. The 1-1/2 oz. 28 gauge Cherry Bombs from Foxtrot are the bomb, pun intended.

For 12ga, I would guess those Mini Twisters would be ideal.  Anything more would be overkill.

Spring Creek Calls

Quote from: stinkpickle on May 15, 2021, 01:26:07 PM
Quote from: Spring Creek Calls on May 15, 2021, 07:42:54 AM
I've shot Apex (20 ga), Federal (20 ga), Foxtrot (12, 28 ga) and Burgess Creek (12 ga). All patterned well out of my guns and all but the Burgess Creek have killed turkeys. The 12 gauge are 2-3/4" and I prefer the lighter Foxtrot Mini Twister load (1-5/8 oz) over the Burgess Creek load (1-7/8 oz) for my Model 12. I plan on shooting the Burgess Creek loads out of my 1300 which will handle the recoil much better. The 1-1/2 oz. 28 gauge Cherry Bombs from Foxtrot are the bomb, pun intended.

For 12ga, I would guess those Mini Twisters would be ideal.  Anything more would be overkill.

I've been in contact with Apex multiple times in the last year about a 2-3/4" 12 gauge 1-5/8 oz load. They seemed open to the idea but have yet to offer it. The difference in recoil is very noticeable between the Mini Twister and the Burgess Creek load, especially to my 80+ year old Model 12.
2014  SE Call Makers Short Box 2nd Place
2017  Buckeye Challenge Long Box 5th Place
2018  Mountain State Short Box 2nd Place
2019  Mountain State Short Box 1st Place
2019  NWTF Great Lakes Scratch Box 4th Place
2020 NWTF GNCC Amateur 5th Place Box
2021 Mountain State 3rd Place Short Box
2021 SE Callmakers 1st & 2nd Short Box
E-mail: gobblez@aol.com
Website: springcreekturkeycalls.weebly.com

lowoctane

Quote from: Spring Creek Calls on May 16, 2021, 07:27:25 AM
Quote from: stinkpickle on May 15, 2021, 01:26:07 PM
Quote from: Spring Creek Calls on May 15, 2021, 07:42:54 AM
I've shot Apex (20 ga), Federal (20 ga), Foxtrot (12, 28 ga) and Burgess Creek (12 ga). All patterned well out of my guns and all but the Burgess Creek have killed turkeys. The 12 gauge are 2-3/4" and I prefer the lighter Foxtrot Mini Twister load (1-5/8 oz) over the Burgess Creek load (1-7/8 oz) for my Model 12. I plan on shooting the Burgess Creek loads out of my 1300 which will handle the recoil much better. The 1-1/2 oz. 28 gauge Cherry Bombs from Foxtrot are the bomb, pun intended.

For 12ga, I would guess those Mini Twisters would be ideal.  Anything more would be overkill.

I've been in contact with Apex multiple times in the last year about a 2-3/4" 12 gauge 1-5/8 oz load. They seemed open to the idea but have yet to offer it. The difference in recoil is very noticeable between the Mini Twister and the Burgess Creek load, especially to my 80+ year old Model 12.

Model 12, huh? Please do tell..!!! :toothy9:
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Spring Creek Calls

Quote from: lowoctane on June 20, 2021, 06:48:41 AM
Quote from: Spring Creek Calls on May 16, 2021, 07:27:25 AM
Quote from: stinkpickle on May 15, 2021, 01:26:07 PM
Quote from: Spring Creek Calls on May 15, 2021, 07:42:54 AM
I've shot Apex (20 ga), Federal (20 ga), Foxtrot (12, 28 ga) and Burgess Creek (12 ga). All patterned well out of my guns and all but the Burgess Creek have killed turkeys. The 12 gauge are 2-3/4" and I prefer the lighter Foxtrot Mini Twister load (1-5/8 oz) over the Burgess Creek load (1-7/8 oz) for my Model 12. I plan on shooting the Burgess Creek loads out of my 1300 which will handle the recoil much better. The 1-1/2 oz. 28 gauge Cherry Bombs from Foxtrot are the bomb, pun intended.

For 12ga, I would guess those Mini Twisters would be ideal.  Anything more would be overkill.

I've been in contact with Apex multiple times in the last year about a 2-3/4" 12 gauge 1-5/8 oz load. They seemed open to the idea but have yet to offer it. The difference in recoil is very noticeable between the Mini Twister and the Burgess Creek load, especially to my 80+ year old Model 12.

Model 12, huh? Please do tell..!!! :toothy9:
The Model 12 with one of it's victims, Foxtrot 1-5/8 oz of 8-1/2's.

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2014  SE Call Makers Short Box 2nd Place
2017  Buckeye Challenge Long Box 5th Place
2018  Mountain State Short Box 2nd Place
2019  Mountain State Short Box 1st Place
2019  NWTF Great Lakes Scratch Box 4th Place
2020 NWTF GNCC Amateur 5th Place Box
2021 Mountain State 3rd Place Short Box
2021 SE Callmakers 1st & 2nd Short Box
E-mail: gobblez@aol.com
Website: springcreekturkeycalls.weebly.com

bobk

Classy gun. Still doing its  job. Nice bird.