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Title: Federal HW 3" #7
Post by: Crappiepro on March 07, 2015, 02:33:47 PM
So I bought a box last week and another today. They're $23 abox of 5... Is that high priced?
This is Gander Mountain's price$22.99 and they have 2 different lot number's.
After reading another post now I have to question it.
"Is there a difference in Lot#'s on these loads?"
Things are tuff enuff just trying to find a choke/gun/load combo and now I see I have to worry about Lot#'s LOL?
Title: Federal HW 3" #7
Post by: alloutdoors on March 07, 2015, 03:34:10 PM
A few weeks ago they could still be had for $16 a box, now everyone has jacked their prices up and the cheapest I've seen lately is $21. You might save a few dollars if you buy in bulk and can get a free shipping deal online, but $23 probably isn't bad right now buying in person. I wouldn't worry much about the lot numbers, I think there was one a couple years ago that was exceptional, but none have been bad that I've heard of.
Title: Re: Federal HW 3" #7
Post by: Tail Feathers on March 07, 2015, 04:53:53 PM
I've heard all about lot #'s and I don't put much stock in it. 
Not like you can cherry pick lot #'s very often when shopping so shoot them and enjoy.  Hope you have as good a luck with them as I have.
Title: Re: Federal HW 3" #7
Post by: Gooserbat on March 07, 2015, 06:02:40 PM
It is my understanding that lot# comes more into play with Hevishot.  I shoot Fed HW #7 and it seems consistent box to box. 
Title: Re: Federal HW 3" #7
Post by: PALongspur on March 07, 2015, 09:18:55 PM
Quote from: alloutdoors on March 07, 2015, 03:34:10 PM
A few weeks ago they could still be had for $16 a box, now everyone has jacked their prices up and the cheapest I've seen lately is $21. You might save a few dollars if you buy in bulk and can get a free shipping deal online, but $23 probably isn't bad right now buying in person. I wouldn't worry much about the lot numbers, I think there was one a couple years ago that was exceptional, but none have been bad that I've heard of.

I haven't seen them under $20 for years, just curious as to where you saw them for $16?
Title: Re: Federal HW 3" #7
Post by: alloutdoors on March 07, 2015, 10:57:52 PM
Quote from: PALongspur on March 07, 2015, 09:18:55 PM
Quote from: alloutdoors on March 07, 2015, 03:34:10 PM
A few weeks ago they could still be had for $16 a box, now everyone has jacked their prices up and the cheapest I've seen lately is $21. You might save a few dollars if you buy in bulk and can get a free shipping deal online, but $23 probably isn't bad right now buying in person. I wouldn't worry much about the lot numbers, I think there was one a couple years ago that was exceptional, but none have been bad that I've heard of.

I haven't seen them under $20 for years, just curious as to where you saw them for $16?

Cheaper Than Dirt had them at $16, Sportsmans Guide was around $17, now both have them listed for $19. About a year ago I was able to get around a half case from each for $15 a box and free shipping.
Title: Re: Federal HW 3" #7
Post by: zelmo1 on March 08, 2015, 08:49:31 AM
$21 up around here or highjer
Title: Re: Federal HW 3" #7
Post by: Roost 1 on March 08, 2015, 09:01:35 AM
Federal is currently offering a rebate.