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Title: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: BINK McCARTY on June 26, 2019, 08:39:33 PM
 :drool:  After a conversation with a member of hevi-shot's staff today there will be a NEW load out by this fall's turkey season (IF you have one) it's gonna be called Hevi-18. The ONLY thing this fella elaborated on was that it will be offered in straight shot sizes and will be out this fall.
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: bbcoach on June 26, 2019, 09:01:24 PM
As for me, I'll stick with the Hevi 13 #7's out of my 835.  They haven't let me down(and I have plenty) so no need to change.  I'm not going to spend $10 per shell to kill a bird at 25 yards when a $5 shell will do the trick LOL.  I hope they plan on loading #9's in their offerings.
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: davisd9 on June 26, 2019, 09:03:47 PM
How often will they change the components to these rounds? Hevi 13 seemed to change every year.
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: BINK McCARTY on June 26, 2019, 09:32:35 PM
Also eluded to loading them in 7s & 9s.
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: Spitten and drummen on June 26, 2019, 10:17:14 PM
Im glad I load my own. If I did not then I would look at them for my 20 ga but I would stick to long beards outta my 12.
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: runngun on June 26, 2019, 10:26:50 PM
Can't wait to see what they will do

Have a good one
Ray

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Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: mikejd on June 27, 2019, 07:30:26 AM
Quote from: bbcoach on June 26, 2019, 09:01:24 PM
As for me, I'll stick with the Hevi 13 #7's out of my 835.  They haven't let me down(and I have plenty) so no need to change.  I'm not going to spend $10 per shell to kill a bird at 25 yards when a $5 shell will do the trick LOL.  I hope they plan on loading #9's in their offerings.

So will a 2$ shell. My old lead 4' s never failed me once. At about 10$  a box it's a no brainer.
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: Turkeytider on June 27, 2019, 07:46:59 AM
I assume they`ll be more expensive than Hevi-13s, which already has tungsten as a part of the alloy, along with nickel and iron. Those do just fine for me in my 12 gauge 870 Super Mag.
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: bbcoach on June 27, 2019, 09:01:17 AM
Quote from: mikejd on June 27, 2019, 07:30:26 AM
Quote from: bbcoach on June 26, 2019, 09:01:24 PM
As for me, I'll stick with the Hevi 13 #7's out of my 835.  They haven't let me down(and I have plenty) so no need to change.  I'm not going to spend $10 per shell to kill a bird at 25 yards when a $5 shell will do the trick LOL.  I hope they plan on loading #9's in their offerings.

So will a 2$ shell. My old lead 4' s never failed me once. At about 10$  a box it's a no brainer.
Agreed!!!!  That is why the LOL.
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: davisd9 on June 27, 2019, 09:13:02 AM
What lot number should we search for?
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: owlhoot on June 27, 2019, 09:45:18 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on June 27, 2019, 09:13:02 AM
What lot number should we search for?
Br549


I wonder if the shot is going to be round ?
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: TauntoHawk on June 27, 2019, 09:57:31 AM
Quote from: mikejd on June 27, 2019, 07:30:26 AM
Quote from: bbcoach on June 26, 2019, 09:01:24 PM
As for me, I'll stick with the Hevi 13 #7's out of my 835.  They haven't let me down(and I have plenty) so no need to change.  I'm not going to spend $10 per shell to kill a bird at 25 yards when a $5 shell will do the trick LOL.  I hope they plan on loading #9's in their offerings.

So will a 2$ shell. My old lead 4' s never failed me once. At about 10$  a box it's a no brainer.

I do the majority of my calling with the same $8 mouth call, yet season after season I keep buying more $$$ custom calls then I could carry if I wore all 3 of my vests at the same time.. I do a lot of crazy things when it comes to turkey. 
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: falltoms on June 27, 2019, 12:00:38 PM
I use their shells occasionally in one of my set ups. I hope they finally figure out how to properly crimp shells. That seems to be an ongoing problem for them, I've had many leak buffer and shot. But they do preform well.
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: WiLL B on June 27, 2019, 10:30:08 PM
Their Magnumblend shells shot good for me but I hated their poor crimping jobs.
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: mudhen on June 28, 2019, 12:19:27 AM
Looking forward to trying H-18 out!

There has been some press on IG about it already...
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: BINK McCARTY on June 28, 2019, 12:40:43 AM
Quote from: mudhen on June 28, 2019, 12:19:27 AM
Looking forward to trying H-18 out!

There has been some press on IG about it already...

What's IG ?
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: BINK McCARTY on June 28, 2019, 12:42:07 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on June 27, 2019, 09:13:02 AM
What lot number should we search for?

Haven't the foggiest....
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: bbcoach on June 28, 2019, 08:08:54 AM
When it comes to lot numbers, most of us went through the changing of components with Hevi-13.  There were some lots that put up OUTSTANDING numbers and some that were just average.  So when it comes to Hevi and the manufacturing process, Lot numbers were a BIG deal.  Will we see that with the 18 offering, only TIME will tell.
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: WV Ridge Reaper on June 28, 2019, 09:15:55 AM
Good to see another option


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Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: owlhoot on June 28, 2019, 10:50:31 AM
Quote from: bbcoach on June 26, 2019, 09:01:24 PM
As for me, I'll stick with the Hevi 13 #7's out of my 835.  They haven't let me down(and I have plenty) so no need to change.  I'm not going to spend $10 per shell to kill a bird at 25 yards when a $5 shell will do the trick LOL.  I hope they plan on loading #9's in their offerings.
Wonder if someone should be buying the hevi 13 and stocking up?
Once the new loads hit the old stuff may go away.
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: WW on June 28, 2019, 11:26:50 AM
It's hard for me to get away from the Mag Blends. My 870 loves them just as much as a 3 inch tss #9. At 40 yards, the pellet count differed by 2 pellets.
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: owlhoot on June 28, 2019, 01:59:57 PM
Quote from: WW on June 28, 2019, 11:26:50 AM
It's hard for me to get away from the Mag Blends. My 870 loves them just as much as a 3 inch tss #9. At 40 yards, the pellet count differed by 2 pellets.
Dang that would be a heck of a magblend pattern. Do you know/remember  the 10" count at 40 ?
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: mudhen on June 28, 2019, 02:27:53 PM
Instagram...
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: Yoder409 on June 29, 2019, 09:23:06 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on June 27, 2019, 09:13:02 AM
What lot number should we search for?

867-5309
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: Rapscallion Vermilion on June 29, 2019, 12:56:07 PM
Quote from: Yoder409 on June 29, 2019, 09:23:06 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on June 27, 2019, 09:13:02 AM
What lot number should we search for?

867-5309
:TooFunny:
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: Spring Creek Calls on June 29, 2019, 03:17:26 PM
Check this out.


https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1002119593/hevi-shot-hevi-13-turkey-ammunition-20-gauge-3-1-1-4-oz-7-hevi-shot-non-toxic-box-of-5
Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: Sixes on June 29, 2019, 03:44:59 PM
Quote from: Yoder409 on June 29, 2019, 09:23:06 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on June 27, 2019, 09:13:02 AM
What lot number should we search for?

867-5309

Why would you post that? Now, all I can think is

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I need to make you mine
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Title: Re: Hevi-shot is in the bonafide TSS game
Post by: Tail Feathers on June 29, 2019, 08:20:16 PM
I have enough Federal HW 7's to get me thru a few more seasons (unless I get real luck and into a lot of birds every year).  I have some Apex and they pattern great, but I feel silly taking them on a hunt where my shots are all under 40.