Apex GT-20 TSS 7.5 Shot

[Lou2024]

I recently made a purchase from a online gun store, which is well known, after seeing pre-tariff prices and their web page showing the typical photo of Apex TSS GT-20 20 gauge 1 5/8 oz #9 shot. On taking delivery this week, two things stood out, first the packaging box for the Apex GT-20 was completely different, all black with a image of a turkey on it, though it was label was correct, second one of three boxes was the wrong size shot 7.5 shot, which is considerable less in load (about 140 pellets). First has anyone seen anything new from Apex on the GT-20 or is this an older lot. Second never shot 7.5 and have no idea how well it will pattern, should I just return, at the price don't need a lack lusting premium shell.
Thoughts appreciated

[mcw3734]

I received some Apex ammo just a few weeks ago. Like you, the packages were all black with a turkey on it.

[Dtrkyman]

I loaded some 7.5 for legal reasons to hunt a state I drew one year, they were adequate but no where near the 9s I typically shoot!

Apex should make it right.

[accttiger]

The Apex 20 gauge no. 9s I purchased last year were all black box...blue writing with the Apex logo in blue with a raised silhouette of a turkey behind the logo in black.

[Number17]

The 7.5 will run out of pattern density before they run out of range.
9's are the better choice.