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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: bowhunter32 on April 15, 2012, 01:03:29 PM

Title: ssx federal heavyweights..
Post by: bowhunter32 on April 15, 2012, 01:03:29 PM
Was wondering since the 20 ga shoots them so well...wonder bout 12?..say mossy 935?.. Anybody try them?
Title: Re: ssx federal heavyweights..
Post by: allaboutshooting on April 15, 2012, 01:41:23 PM
Quote from: bowhunter32 on April 15, 2012, 01:03:29 PM
Was wondering since the 20 ga shoots them so well...wonder bout 12?..say mossy 935?.. Anybody try them?

They seem to do just fine with #7 shot. I'd recommend starting out with a very clean bore and choke.

Thanks,
Clark
Title: Re: ssx federal heavyweights..
Post by: Michigander on April 15, 2012, 02:58:40 PM
I tried the 3 1/2" #6's in my Browning Gold with an SSX and it shot in the low 140's. Wasn't a real even pattern though. I haven't tried any of the #7's, but I am curious how they would do.
Title: Re: ssx federal heavyweights..
Post by: allaboutshooting on April 15, 2012, 04:24:03 PM
Quote from: Michigander on April 15, 2012, 02:58:40 PM
I tried the 3 1/2" #6's in my Browning Gold with an SSX and it shot in the low 140's. Wasn't a real even pattern though. I haven't tried any of the #7's, but I am curious how they would do.

I do not see good patterns with the #6 Heavyweight shot in that choke. The best are with the 3" shells with #7 shot.

Thanks,
Clark
Title: Re: ssx federal heavyweights..
Post by: surehuntsalot on April 20, 2012, 08:37:33 PM
my 835 with the .676 stardot choke loves the Federal HW #7's
Title: Re: ssx federal heavyweights..
Post by: goblr77 on April 20, 2012, 10:18:40 PM
Quote from: surehuntsalot on April 20, 2012, 08:37:33 PM
my 835 with the .676 stardot choke loves the Federal HW #7's

What kind of numbers are you turning with that combo? I plan on running a few HW 7s through mine sooner or later.
Title: Re: ssx federal heavyweights..
Post by: lr308 on April 26, 2012, 06:29:24 PM
Shot my 3500 yesterday at  40 yds measured with a rangefinder ,SSX and 3 1/2 Fed hvyw 7's and got an even 200 in the 10 inch circle.Also shot some of the #6 pre-fc federal lead 6's and got 116 and 126(3 1/2 inch).Those are the best numbers I have gotton out of both of those shells
Title: Re: ssx federal heavyweights..
Post by: bawana on April 28, 2012, 08:00:32 PM
I'm shooting the 3 1/2 HW #7 through a .650 Trulock and avg 175 at 40 yards. Seeing what those things do to a bird, I'd be happy with anything much over 125!
Title: Re: ssx federal heavyweights..
Post by: goblr77 on April 28, 2012, 11:11:25 PM
Quote from: lr308 on April 26, 2012, 06:29:24 PM
Shot my 3500 yesterday at  40 yds measured with a rangefinder ,SSX and 3 1/2 Fed hvyw 7's and got an even 200 in the 10 inch circle.Also shot some of the #6 pre-fc federal lead 6's and got 116 and 126(3 1/2 inch).Those are the best numbers I have gotton out of both of those shells

Good to hear the SSX is working with the Fed 7s in 12ga guns. 200 is awesome.


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