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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Lead Shooters Section => Topic started by: WildTigerTrout on April 14, 2024, 01:04:12 PM

Title: Vintage ACTIV 3 inch 2 1/4 oz. #5 "PENETRATOR" Turkey Loads
Post by: WildTigerTrout on April 14, 2024, 01:04:12 PM
I found two 10 round boxes of these ACTIV turkey shot shells at a gun show yesterday.  I remember them but never used or bought any back in the day.  I  know they had the heaviest pay load you could stuff into a 3 inch 12 ga. shell. No granulated buffer but the shot was nickel plated.  Thought I would try them and see how they pattern.  If they are decent I may even hunt with them.  Anybody here ever use these?  How about some real life hunting experiences with them?  Your input would be appreciated.  Thanks WTT
Title: Re: Vintage ACTIV 3 inch 2 1/4 oz. #5 "PENETRATOR" Turkey Loads
Post by: surehuntsalot on April 15, 2024, 05:15:37 PM
Used the #5's for a few years and my Mossberg loved them.
I still have 1 box of them.
Title: Re: Vintage ACTIV 3 inch 2 1/4 oz. #5 "PENETRATOR" Turkey Loads
Post by: Greg Massey on April 16, 2024, 09:38:34 AM
I still have part of a box of these left from years ago. They shot well ... Now what i have left will stay in my shell collection ....
Title: Re: Vintage ACTIV 3 inch 2 1/4 oz. #5 "PENETRATOR" Turkey Loads
Post by: 10gaugemag on March 17, 2025, 04:23:23 PM
We tried those in the early 90s. They couldn't compare to Premiums, XX so we never pursued them any more. Dad may still have most of a box.
Title: Re: Vintage ACTIV 3 inch 2 1/4 oz. #5 "PENETRATOR" Turkey Loads
Post by: Tom007 on March 31, 2025, 06:34:01 PM
I have one box left. These shells shot fantastic out of my SBE 1. Kicks Gobbling Thunder-tube, awesome pattern. Stopped quite a few birds with them.