Are the Nitro loads in a decline or is everyone that uses them still seeing the results Nitro is known for? Just curious before I break down and buy a new box.
Can't speak for everyone, but I havent bought any since I found TSS and HW 7's. They're probably slightly better than the HW 7's, but not enough to go through the headache of getting them.....
Who makes the TSS loads or do you have to load those yourself?
Have to roll your own unless you've got a REALLY good friend that will share with you. Lol
I have a box of 25 Nitro's 3.5 shells. I'm thinking they are 4x6x7 shot. Were made for the Remington 11-87 and the Winchester Super x-2. I no longer shoot that load and would be willing to sell them if the price is right.
I shot them one season but got tired of having a bruised cheekbone and shoulder. They're killer on the shoulder out of a 835
Quote from: Fullfan on March 02, 2017, 09:44:52 AM
I have a box of 25 Nitro's 3.5 shells. I'm thinking they are 4x6x7 shot. Were made for the Remington 11-87 and the Winchester Super x-2. I no longer shoot that load and would be willing to sell them if the price is right.
Id be interested but I shoot the 5x6x7's out of an 870
Quote from: ThunderChickenGetter on March 02, 2017, 10:01:22 AM
I shot them one season but got tired of having a bruised cheekbone and shoulder. They're killer on the shoulder out of a 835
They do hurt pretty bad but the loads I have were worth it lol. Just seeing if they are still same quality because I was told they wasnt made as well as they used to be made. Wanted to find out from other ppl before I bought more
Might go with the Magblends. They shoot well out of my gun as well.
My understanding was that they had a hard time getting the powder needed a couple of years ago so they had to change some recipes to make do. Since it's easier to get powder I would imagine they have went back to their original recipes. The latter is just a guess...
I used them before I started loading my own TSS... Had great results with them.
Quote from: taylorjones20 on March 02, 2017, 10:26:22 AM
My understanding was that they had a hard time getting the powder needed a couple of years ago so they had to change some recipes to make do. Since it's easier to get powder I would imagine they have went back to their original recipes. The latter is just a guess...
I used them before I started loading my own TSS... Had great results with them.
Wouldnt want to sell some of your TSS loads would you?
The shells I have are at least 10-12 years old. Bought them and in the gun safe they went. I will check to see what they are when I get home tonight.
Quote from: Fullfan on March 02, 2017, 03:37:50 PM
The shells I have are at least 10-12 years old. Bought them and in the gun safe they went. I will check to see what they are when I get home tonight.
Ok if they are 4x5x7's, the H518 i am interested
I don't get the numbers I used to out of them but got good supply of them. In my setups, pretty close to a mag blend. I won't be buying anymore when my stash is gone
Just dug them out of the gun safe. # H51013 2 1/4 oz 4x5x7 1200 fps. I have 23 of them in the original box. If you do not want than I will put then in the classified section. 155.00 TYD
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I say this every time the nitro thing comes up. I've seen barrels blow more than once w this stuff. Also seen rounds swell n stick in barrels from the pressure. It's your gun
I tried them years ago and was not impressed at all. It was I believe the 4x5x7s. At forty yards it was like a shot string hit the ground on up into the target. I'd have to aim a foot over the turkey to hit the vital areas. I called Nitro and they said I needed a scope or some type of sight. I asked them why with cheap shells I could hit where I aimed and not with theirs. Didnt even mess with using them after that. I'd spend my money on H-13s,Mag-Blends, or get into Tss.
Have used his ammo for over 10 years, three was a year where they had a bad batch of powder in which case they replaced all of my shells that had the bad powder . I have never had a problem with the ammunition performance. I do not know a thing about tss but am looking forward in trying it in a 20 guage.
Quote from: ThunderChickenHunter21 on March 02, 2017, 11:00:29 AM
Quote from: taylorjones20 on March 02, 2017, 10:26:22 AM
My understanding was that they had a hard time getting the powder needed a couple of years ago so they had to change some recipes to make do. Since it's easier to get powder I would imagine they have went back to their original recipes. The latter is just a guess...
I used them before I started loading my own TSS... Had great results with them.
Wouldnt want to sell some of your TSS loads would you?
You cannot buy loaded TSS shells legally at this point but it is easy to load your own. Save the $155 that guy wants for his Nitros and return that jebs choke. Use that money to buy the materials you will need to load TSS, roughly $150 assuming you have a drill press, and a pound of TSS, $50. TSS and Indian Creek chokes throw some insane patterns. My .665 IC with 2.5oz of TSS #9s put 550 holes in a 10" circle at 40 yards. It was so tight I had IC send me a .675. I load TSS because companys like HeviShot and Nitro can't seem to produce quality shells year after year. I am now my own quality control and I'm not looking back.
PM me if your interested in TSS and I will point you in the right direction.
Quote from: Gobble! on March 02, 2017, 09:33:15 PM
Quote from: ThunderChickenHunter21 on March 02, 2017, 11:00:29 AM
Quote from: taylorjones20 on March 02, 2017, 10:26:22 AM
My understanding was that they had a hard time getting the powder needed a couple of years ago so they had to change some recipes to make do. Since it's easier to get powder I would imagine they have went back to their original recipes. The latter is just a guess...
I used them before I started loading my own TSS... Had great results with them.
Wouldnt want to sell some of your TSS loads would you?
You cannot buy loaded TSS shells legally at this point but it is easy to load your own. Save the $155 that guy wants for his Nitros and return that jebs choke. Use that money to buy the materials you will need to load TSS, roughly $150 assuming you have a drill press, and a pound of TSS, $50. TSS and Indian Creek chokes throw some insane patterns. My .665 IC with 2.5oz of TSS #9s put 550 holes in a 10" circle at 40 yards. It was so tight I had IC send me a .675. I load TSS because companys like HeviShot and Nitro can't seem to produce quality shells year after year. I am now my own quality control and I'm not looking back.
Wish I had this advice 5 years ago. There is no comparison and you'll just have to see it for yourself. You won't be disappointed
Man idk anything about loading, guess i could learn ;D
Quote from: ThunderChickenHunter21 on March 02, 2017, 11:19:31 PM
Man idk anything about loading, guess i could learn ;D
I didn't either 3 years ago but with the right tools there is nothing to it.
I have a few left of a box of 25 I bought at the NWTF Convention years ago. They work very well out of the Rhino suggested choke tube. Only issue for me was their Crimp!!! Some shells would end up loosing the buffer inside my vest pockets!! Not a quality crimping procedure in my opinion. I have since switched to Winchester Long Beards. Price wise they are much cheaper, and come with a quality crimp right from the factory.
Just placed my order yesterday for my 20ga 4,5,7,
Been using it for 15 years or more without a problem. Best ammo that you can buy already loaded IMO. I used it up till last year when I started loading TSS for my 20 gauges but 3 of my hunting buddy's still use it. I and my hunting buddy's have killed many gobblers past what we are allowed to talk about on this forum. They did have some issues with powder and changing the loads for a year or two but last box I ordered I made sure I was getting the old loads and they performed like expected. Buy with confidence that they will perform better than anything else you can currently buy already loaded.
Ridge Rooster
Quote from: ThunderChickenHunter21 on March 02, 2017, 11:19:31 PM
Man idk anything about loading, guess i could learn ;D
From the video I've seen its not really the same as reg loading. It seems easy. If it's cheaper n the #9 shot is legal where you hunt cause it isn't in all states go for it. Doesn't seem a giant investment.
Turkey loads n waterfowl are the only things I don't load. Don't be intimidated just go for it
Think I will. Thanks everyone for your responses!