Vintage ACTIV 3 inch 2 1/4 oz. #5 "PENETRATOR" Turkey Loads

[WildTigerTrout]

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

[surehuntsalot]

Used the #5's for a few years and my Mossberg loved them.
I still have 1 box of them.

[Greg Massey]

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 ....