Howdy fellow turkey nuts. Middle of winter here in Wyoming and looking like tonight will be in the negatives temps! Thoughts already turning to warm spring days. Alright, enough with all that, while others are up in arms over not having any deer hunting rounds, it's time to stay one step ahead and purchase your turkey ammo! I know a lot of you reload, but a lot of folks reload rifle rounds too and can't buy the bullets, primer, or power! I just purchased 2 boxes (of 5) of hevi shot for $33/ piece. Yep, with tax that ends up being over $7 per round. Flat out insanity but at least I have rounds. Hope you guys were more stocked up than me. Happy hunting!
I have 24 boxes of 3" Longbeards XR 1 7/8 OZ #5. I have 4 boxes of magnum blend for back-up. Whenever I run across ammo that I use on sale I pick it up
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As a turkey hunter , never wait to buy your turkey ammo.. shop all year long for your turkey needs ...
I usually buy my turkey needs in deer season and deer gear during turkey season.
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I have enough to load around 250-300 tss handloads... You're right, I should stock up.
Quote from: Greg Massey on December 29, 2020, 06:00:09 PM
As a turkey hunter , never wait to buy your turkey ammo.. shop all year long for your turkey needs ...
Yes sir, this is sound advice. Keep your eyes peeled for deals all year round. I have found the post-season sales in May-June often yield super bargains on all things turkey, including ammo.
Agreed! I always take advantage of free shipping options right after Christmas to add a few more boxes of TSS to my stash.
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Bass Pro in Bristol, TN had both 12 and 20 gauge Federal TSS in stock today. 20 ga was $ 29.99 I think and 12 was $37.99????? I didn't look that close since I have 12 boxes stashed...
Can the Federal TSS be shot out of ported chokes now? I remember it used to not be able.to because of the flight wod.
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10/4 on that.
I have 20 or so loaded up and 5lbs of shot and all the components needed so I am good to go!
The best time I've found to buy ammo, as others have said, is buy it when you find a DEAL. Also when you find ammo that your gun and choke Loves, buy enough of specific lot numbers that will last Many years. My 835 loves Hevi-13 7's and I've got enough to last my lifetime.
Quote from: Greg Massey on December 29, 2020, 06:00:09 PM
As a turkey hunter , never wait to buy your turkey ammo.. shop all year long for your turkey needs ...
This quote is truth
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I don't pattern just for s***s and grins anymore, I tend to just stick with what works. I have more than enough to last my lifetime. Hell, a ten round box might last me 3 or 4 years with a 2 bird limit. Rifle ammo, yeah I stock up on components whenever I find them. But I don't rattle my fillings and bruise my shoulders for fun lol.
I understand what you guys are saying, and I honestly probably had enough to get me through the season but I guess that's not the point. Better to know I have more than I should need! I should've known you real turkey freaks would have plenty, but hopefully I saved someone from not having any ammo come turkey time!
Turkey shells are about the only thing you can get around here right now. With what I have now me and my kids should be good for quite awhile with more on the way lol.
Quote from: POk3s on January 05, 2021, 04:24:57 PM
I understand what you guys are saying, and I honestly probably had enough to get me through the season but I guess that's not the point. Better to know I have more than I should need! I should've known you real turkey freaks would have plenty, but hopefully I saved someone from not having any ammo come turkey time!
You are right and I would suggest trying to have enough ammo to get you through 10 seasons. And I am being serious. Don't have to buy it all at once. Shop for deals and never pay full retail! If you never find it one year on sale, no biggie, you have enough and can keep looking.
I bought some shells that were such a good deal, I am cutting them open to steal the shot for my muzzleloader. Did that a couple years back and found some more still around - the shot is significantly cheaper than buying it bulk from any source I could find.
I have 21 boxes of Hevi-13 3" 2oz #6's in my gun safe, and I am going to buy more. Like others have said , I shop around for deals or buy it at places that offer free shipping. I hope I am wrong but I keep thinking they may discontinue these shells with all the people shooting TSS, now days.
Quote from: ElkTurkMan on January 22, 2021, 01:38:49 PM
I have 21 boxes of Hevi-13 3" 2oz #6's in my gun safe, and I am going to buy more. Like others have said , I shop around for deals or buy it at places that offer free shipping. I hope I am wrong but I keep thinking they may discontinue these shells with all the people shooting TSS, now days.
21 boxes ? In Georgia under current regs that`s 35 years worth, and that`s if you limited out EVERY year! I`ve got 3 boxes and that`ll most likely last me the rest of my turkey hunting career! Of course, I`m 73 and have a self-imposed limit of one bird/year!
Quote from: Turkeytider on January 22, 2021, 02:06:32 PM
Quote from: ElkTurkMan on January 22, 2021, 01:38:49 PM
I have 21 boxes of Hevi-13 3" 2oz #6's in my gun safe, and I am going to buy more. Like others have said , I shop around for deals or buy it at places that offer free shipping. I hope I am wrong but I keep thinking they may discontinue these shells with all the people shooting TSS, now days.
21 boxes ? In Georgia under current regs that`s 35 years worth, and that`s if you limited out EVERY year! I`ve got 3 boxes and that`ll most likely last me the rest of my turkey hunting career! Of course, I`m 73 and have a self-imposed limit of one bird/year!
GA isn't the only state I hunt every spring.
Yes I seen the outrageous prices on ammo lately looks like the Left is winning again they can't take our guns yet, but will make it impossible to find ammo and if you do find some it's overkill. We are all getting screwed!!!
Anyone having a hard time getting custom ammo like Nitro, Apex, Foxtrot?
Quote from: ShootingABN! on January 23, 2021, 03:42:31 PM
Anyone having a hard time getting custom ammo like Nitro, Apex, Foxtrot?
I've seen apex 12 and 20 Guage available.
Quote from: ShootingABN! on January 23, 2021, 03:42:31 PM
Anyone having a hard time getting custom ammo like Nitro, Apex, Foxtrot?
I have seen Apex but not in #9's. Try Presley's.
A couple of friends and I took a day trip to visit several specialty fly fishing shops. On the way back we stopped at Bass Pro. I had a couple of gift cards that I needed to use. I had one for nearly two years(I don't live near a Bass Pro). Anyway I ended up looking to see what shot shells they had. Not much that I use but I found some 20 Ga. Hevi-Shot Magnum Blends that I do. I bought five boxes. I figured I better get them while I could. Hevi-Shot has a rebate on Hevi 13 and Magnum Blends through May 31, 2021. $10 a box with a two box limit. Get them when you can!
Quote from: ElkTurkMan on January 22, 2021, 02:25:53 PM
Quote from: Turkeytider on January 22, 2021, 02:06:32 PM
Quote from: ElkTurkMan on January 22, 2021, 01:38:49 PM
I have 21 boxes of Hevi-13 3" 2oz #6's in my gun safe, and I am going to buy more. Like others have said , I shop around for deals or buy it at places that offer free shipping. I hope I am wrong but I keep thinking they may discontinue these shells with all the people shooting TSS, now days.
21 boxes ? In Georgia under current regs that`s 35 years worth, and that`s if you limited out EVERY year! I`ve got 3 boxes and that`ll most likely last me the rest of my turkey hunting career! Of course, I`m 73 and have a self-imposed limit of one bird/year!
GA isn't the only state I hunt every spring.
Absolutely! Wasn`t criticizing at all. Just a lot of bullets!
I placed my order with Nitro Custom shells today!
Order the T4100 and T4106 9x10 410 to try in my Son's Mossberg with Sumtoy choke...
Get your orders in soon...
Good luck.