TSS article Outddoor Life

[GregGwaltney]

Could the rising prices of TSS discourage a new Turkey hunting from turkey hunting? Has TSS caused some to take up turkey hunting?

A lot of us older turkey hunters have the experience of hunting the copper/ lead loads that are not TSS shells.

I bet most of us older guys have a gun still setup for lead loads ... IMO

Yeah, I am in that category, not the least bit interested in shooting TSS loads. I am however thoughtful about guys on public shooting it in my direction.

[WLT III]

Could the rising prices of TSS discourage a new Turkey hunting from turkey hunting? Has TSS caused some to take up turkey hunting?

A lot of us older turkey hunters have the experience of hunting the copper/ lead loads that are not TSS shells.

I bet most of us older guys have a gun still setup for lead loads ... IMO

Yeah, I am in that category, not the least bit interested in shooting TSS loads. I am however thoughtful about guys on public shooting it in my direction.

Agree with this. With 35yrds being my chosen cut off, I have no need for tss, nor will I ever. I too worry about coming back the other direction, especially with the amount of clowns in the woods these days. More dangerous than ever, sure nuff

[Number17]

Now I see why Winchester has the 17gcc shot! Was curious as the amount of tungsten could not have been enough to make a price difference.

Maybe we will see a tungsten/lead blended shot?

Migra already has it. #5s over #9s

[Number17]

At one time I remember some company toying with a 3.5 inch 20 gauge shell. Maybe that needs to resurface to get the 20 gauge guys more performance from lead

How many guys have a 20g chambered for 3.5" shells?

[Gooserbat]

Lots of good information and a lot of strong opinions.  Personally I think the price will come down or at least stabilize at some point but it will never be cheaper than it was.  I saw it coming a bought what is literally a lifetime supply.  The thing is my best year ever I killed a dozen birds.  And probably whiffed a shot or two so that's essentially 3 boxes. Normally I shoot less than ten rounds per year and sometimes five or less.   Figure out if it's worth it to you and proceed