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Turkey Guns & Shooting => TSS patterns etc.. => Topic started by: JMBknvc on April 07, 2020, 08:58:29 AM

Title: Federal TSS #7-9 compared to Hevi-Shot #5-7
Post by: JMBknvc on April 07, 2020, 08:58:29 AM
Never shot the high end ammo before, therefore did a pattern test on the mixed ammo. Compared Federal TSS #7-9 and Hevi-Shot #5-7 in both a 3" and 3-1/2" shell size. To see the difference. Below are my results at 40yds. The choke tubes used are listed on the image and are rated for each shot type.
Title: Re: Federal TSS #7-9 compared to Hevi-Shot #5-7
Post by: JMBknvc on April 07, 2020, 08:59:21 AM
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Title: Re: Federal TSS #7-9 compared to Hevi-Shot #5-7
Post by: JMBknvc on April 07, 2020, 09:00:47 AM
3-1/2" shell
Title: Re: Federal TSS #7-9 compared to Hevi-Shot #5-7
Post by: JMBknvc on April 07, 2020, 09:01:27 AM
3-1/2" comparison
Title: Re: Federal TSS #7-9 compared to Hevi-Shot #5-7
Post by: JMBknvc on April 07, 2020, 09:03:41 AM
Here is the 3-1/2" Federal TSS #7-9 at 60yds.
Title: Re: Federal TSS #7-9 compared to Hevi-Shot #5-7
Post by: jtsmith3 on April 07, 2020, 10:23:01 AM
Very interesting results. I think it would have been more telling if you'd used the same choke/ gun/ set up for both. I'm not suggesting you run the test again though. That test probably cost more than my whole turkey hunt


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Title: Re: Federal TSS #7-9 compared to Hevi-Shot #5-7
Post by: JMBknvc on April 07, 2020, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: jtsmith3 on April 07, 2020, 10:23:01 AM
Very interesting results. I think it would have been more telling if you'd used the same choke/ gun/ set up for both. I'm not suggesting you run the test again though. That test probably cost more than my whole turkey hunt


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Yes, $$$ test but now I know. Also thought about using the different chokes with each ammo. However, could not find where the manufacture stated their choke was rated for the different ammo type. Going to be safe than sorry.   
Title: Re: Federal TSS #7-9 compared to Hevi-Shot #5-7
Post by: bigthunderchicken on April 14, 2020, 12:41:40 PM
Quote from: jtsmith3 on April 07, 2020, 10:23:01 AM
Very interesting results. I think it would have been more telling if you'd used the same choke/ gun/ set up for both. I'm not suggesting you run the test again though. That test probably cost more than my whole turkey hunt

If you squeeze heavy shot more than .620 than it performs very poorly.
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