Title: Federal Heavyweight TSS #9
Post by: blee on February 18, 2018, 02:55:03 PM
Post by: blee on February 18, 2018, 02:55:03 PM
Anyone tried these yet? Shooting a SA-08 20 wondering what chokes would yield best results and if my SSX would be too tight
UPDATE: got some in and shot out of my SSX, 259 & 269 @ 40 yards. Good enough for me (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180222/2f035a9d2f2c2c4a74f40a779e91fb58.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180222/1ce9c17e4b6c235302272a999a770552.jpg)
UPDATE: got some in and shot out of my SSX, 259 & 269 @ 40 yards. Good enough for me (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180222/2f035a9d2f2c2c4a74f40a779e91fb58.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180222/1ce9c17e4b6c235302272a999a770552.jpg)
Title: Re: Federal Heavyweight TSS #9
Post by: LRD on February 19, 2018, 09:08:02 PM
Post by: LRD on February 19, 2018, 09:08:02 PM
The TSS supposedly don't have to be choked as much as regular lead and more forgiven in terms of not being picky on the chokes required. They are expensive so hopefully you will get some more advice on your particular gun.
Title: Re: Federal Heavyweight TSS #9
Post by: blee on February 20, 2018, 08:47:03 PM
Post by: blee on February 20, 2018, 08:47:03 PM
Ttt
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Title: Re: Federal Heavyweight TSS #9
Post by: magnus on February 23, 2018, 02:40:15 PM
Post by: magnus on February 23, 2018, 02:40:15 PM
Blee . . . is that a 30" circle?
Title: Re: Federal Heavyweight TSS #9
Post by: blee on February 24, 2018, 10:45:07 PM
Post by: blee on February 24, 2018, 10:45:07 PM
10"
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Title: Re: Federal Heavyweight TSS #9
Post by: BandedSpur on February 25, 2018, 08:28:53 AM
Post by: BandedSpur on February 25, 2018, 08:28:53 AM
Noting the large voids in your patterns, I would say that you are overchoked. Some of the tightest 20 ga patterns you will see come from IC .555s, but those hot cores are not the best hunting patterns IMO. You need not spend a ton of money for a TSS choke. Carlson's in .675-.680 often give very good even patterns.
Title: Re: Federal Heavyweight TSS #9
Post by: owlhoot on February 25, 2018, 08:46:11 AM
Post by: owlhoot on February 25, 2018, 08:46:11 AM
Quote from: BandedSpur on February 25, 2018, 08:28:53 AMAh a choke of .675-680 is just a bit open for a 20 gauge , :morning:
Noting the large voids in your patterns, I would say that you are overchoked. Some of the tightest 20 ga patterns you will see come from IC .555s, but those hot cores are not the best hunting patterns IMO. You need not spend a ton of money for a TSS choke. Carlson's in .675-.680 often give very good even patterns.
Lol I did the same thing on 2 3/4" loads thread last night , had to go modify that :-\
Agree on the voids in the pattern and would have to work on that .
Title: Re: Federal Heavyweight TSS #9
Post by: Teduardo on February 25, 2018, 12:18:01 PM
Post by: Teduardo on February 25, 2018, 12:18:01 PM
I'm about to pattern Federal TSS 3" 1.5 oz #9 reduced recoil. I did not want the reduced recoil, but I ordered them from Rogers and I SWEAR it didn't say anything about reduced recoil. They're still moving at 1000 FPS and they're for my daughter who won't shoot past 35-40. So if they pattern good I'll let her keep shooting them until she's a little more experienced at shooting turkeys. I'll post my pics later this evening.
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Title: Re: Federal Heavyweight TSS #9
Post by: Turkeyfever on February 25, 2018, 02:05:00 PM
Post by: Turkeyfever on February 25, 2018, 02:05:00 PM
I wouldnt worry about them being reduced recoil as 1000 fps is moving! I shot the same load Thursday out of my Sa20 and my tri star raptor, It is impressive stuff! They will serve your daughter well!
Title: Re: Federal Heavyweight TSS #9
Post by: davisd9 on February 25, 2018, 02:28:23 PM
Post by: davisd9 on February 25, 2018, 02:28:23 PM
Quote from: Teduardo on February 25, 2018, 12:18:01 PM
I'm about to pattern Federal TSS 3" 1.5 oz #9 reduced recoil. I did not want the reduced recoil, but I ordered them from Rogers and I SWEAR it didn't say anything about reduced recoil. They're still moving at 1000 FPS and they're for my daughter who won't shoot past 35-40. So if they pattern good I'll let her keep shooting them until she's a little more experienced at shooting turkeys. I'll post my pics later this evening.
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They will more than get the job done at 40 plus fudge
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Title: Re: Federal Heavyweight TSS #9
Post by: Teduardo on February 25, 2018, 03:48:14 PM
Post by: Teduardo on February 25, 2018, 03:48:14 PM
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Title: Re: Federal Heavyweight TSS #9
Post by: Teduardo on February 25, 2018, 07:54:23 PM
Post by: Teduardo on February 25, 2018, 07:54:23 PM
Quote from: Turkeyfever on February 25, 2018, 02:05:00 PMThat is encouraging to hear. Thanks for the info.
I wouldnt worry about them being reduced recoil as 1000 fps is moving! I shot the same load Thursday out of my Sa20 and my tri star raptor, It is impressive stuff! They will serve your daughter well!
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Title: Re: Federal Heavyweight TSS #9
Post by: Spitten and drummen on February 28, 2018, 09:09:05 AM
Post by: Spitten and drummen on February 28, 2018, 09:09:05 AM
Quote from: Teduardo on February 25, 2018, 12:18:01 PM
I'm about to pattern Federal TSS 3" 1.5 oz #9 reduced recoil. I did not want the reduced recoil, but I ordered them from Rogers and I SWEAR it didn't say anything about reduced recoil. They're still moving at 1000 FPS and they're for my daughter who won't shoot past 35-40. So if they pattern good I'll let her keep shooting them until she's a little more experienced at shooting turkeys. I'll post my pics later this evening.
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I loaded some 1-7/8 ounce #9 tss pushing a little over 1050 fps. I will bet money that its a sur nuff turkey stomper.
Title: Re: Federal Heavyweight TSS #9
Post by: Ol Yelper on March 01, 2018, 07:33:40 PM
Post by: Ol Yelper on March 01, 2018, 07:33:40 PM
Hey guys, if your in NY don't bother with the #9s. Nothing smaller then 8s up here behind the iron curtain.
Title: Re: Federal Heavyweight TSS #9
Post by: ahfox16 on April 09, 2018, 05:49:43 AM
Post by: ahfox16 on April 09, 2018, 05:49:43 AM
Ditto for Maine. 9 TSS is illegal. Size 7 is the biggest allowed and that is only allowed in Blended shells. Also, no .410 allowed.