Holy Cow! TSS cost

[Greg Massey]

Never wait until a few months before the spring season to try and find turkey ammo... IMO ... Always buy ahead is my suggestion ....

[turkey stew]

Yea they are ridiculous but as long as we keep buying them they'll go up

Bingo. They know that TSS is todays hot load. They mark them well above inflation and sell plenty!

[WV Flopper]

 Yes, TSS factory loads are pricey!

I suggest pricing TSS shot, hauls, powder and buffer. Once you see that combined cost you'll realize total cost of a shell. Then add in the governments cut and shipping. As individual reloaders you can get rid of the last two costs.

TSS is superior to any factory load offered for my gauge of gun that I turkey hunt with. Furthermore, TSS is far superior to any load offered for my son's gun and to add: when I have had enough, it is the only load acceptable in my 410 to use turkey hunting.

Complaining won't lower the price, buy it or don't. Apex is not the only manufacturer of TSS shells.

[mcw3734]

In my limited experience I've had luck finding cheaper Apex ammo from various retailer websites. Buying direct from Apex seemed the most expensive route. Also, there are other companies making TSS besides Apex. I believe a thread was started just today about a company I've never heard of, they seems to be a little cheaper. I don't believe there is anything special about Apex TSS performance compared to other competing companies. Shop around and save a few bucks.

Now... you're not going to beat the price for lead shells or Hevi (I think?). But, hard to blame folks for wanting TSS, it's amazing stuff.

[Greg Massey]

Apex is veteran own ... That makes a difference ... Mississippi guys ....

[jhoward11]

Great info in these responses. I do shoot TSS in 20g and bought them for my wife and son a couple years ago when cheaper. But when I was at Rural King, and saw that sticker price, I about fell out my chair. I personally use LB #5 3" in my Mossberg 835 w/heavy choke. I will just stick with what has been working and save my money for some other turkey stuff I don't really need:)

[Dtrkyman]

I still hand load 20ga for 5$ and change each.

Should have 4lbs of shot left and lots of the other components needed.

I remember questioning wether or not I wanted to pay that for a shell years ago.


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[WildTigerTrout]

My .410 is the only turkey gun I use TSS in. I took the plunge and have enough to last a good while. My 12 and 20 ga. I use Hevi-Shot Magnum Blends and Winchester Longbeards. In my 10 Ga. Browning I use old fashioned lead 3.5" HV Winchester Supreme 2 oz.#6.  That really mows them down! No need for TSS in that one.

[Kylongspur88]

Tss definitely has advantages but I can't justify the cost for hunting eastern hardwoods where shots are generally well within 40. If a bird hangs up or is just a hair out of range so be it. That's all part of the chase.

[Bedge7767]

I will pay 15 dollars per Gobbler every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

[Number17]

Yes, TSS factory loads are pricey!

I suggest pricing TSS shot, hauls, powder and buffer. Once you see that combined cost you'll realize total cost of a shell. Then add in the governments cut and shipping. As individual reloaders you can get rid of the last two costs.

You still pay tax and shipping on the components just the same as if you buy a finished shell.

[MossyOak92]

I hope I go bankrupt shooting tss at turkeys.

[Tail Feathers]

I hope I go bankrupt shooting tss at turkeys.

Heck yeh!
I've known people who went broke and none of them were nearly as happy about it as that would make me.

[WV Flopper]

Buy components Wholesale.

Broke, I need to order 2 boxes of 25 real shortly. Should have done it today but just kept pushing it off.

[bbcoach]

Since most turkeys are killed inside 25 yards, TSS should never be used in a 12 gauge.  TSS does level the playing field with the 20 and .410.  Remington TSS is around $6 per shell if needed (Rogers Sporting Goods).  Call them in close and forget the $12 to $14 shells.