Contemplating switching to a heavy weight load, what do you shoot?

[RutnNStrutn]

I've been seriously contemplating switching to a heavier weight load for several years now. I like the ability of putting more pellets on target with the same knock down power of a larger pellet. So I was curious as to what percentage of OG members use the heavier loads.

[Tail Feathers]

They almost all give better, tighter patterns.  For what you spend on hunting, the cost increase really doesn't mean much.

[FL-Boss]

agree.. not really not much more $$ when you think about your hunting expenses overall.  we don't really hunt to save money afterall.

As for the shot.. clearly better. What I like is that I can shoot Hevi / HTL in my 20ga and put up the same (if not better numbers) when compared to a 12ga with regular lead.  I like that because the 20ga is just a joy to carry compared to my other 12 ga guns...

[the Ward]

I  just made the switch to htl,primarily because I got a good deal on some.I always shot lead and have no complaints about it's performance.But now i'm really excited about using htl  as I see the patterns it can produce along with the added lethality and penetration.I honestly never thought I would shoot it simply because of the cost but what the hey,we only go around once and it is a tiny percentage of overall hunting expenses....ward         

[redarrow]

I shoot Nitro 7s right now. in my 20 ga. Will most likely be switching to tss 9s by next season.Did some patterning and was very please with the counts and the penetration at 40 yards.

[eddie234]

I switched for the same reason you mention. Nice pattern with good numbers. I got mine when they gave a rebate so it wasn't as bad.


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[PALongspur]

I'm shooting Federal Heavyweight 7s, and they are the bomb!! 

[Bigstruttin]

In my 20 gauge I shoot federal hwt #7, In my 12 I shot hevi shot mag blend. But I usually take the 20, can't argue with 140+ pellets in 10" at 40 yards

[TRKYHTR]

Hevi 13 #7.

TRKYHTR

[jaybird]

Nitro 3.5 in. 2 1/4 oz. 4x5x7 Hevi-Shot.

[guesswho]

I shoot regular turkey loads.   Until I see where making the switch will benefit my hunting  experience or success I will stick with regular loads.  If I don't use a shell that is capable of longer shots, I know I won't be tempted to take one.  What I currently use is more than capable of killing any turkey I decide to shoot.  I understand why some people use the heavier loads, and I know some people rely on the extended range provided by heavier loads. 

[WildSpur]

You cannot go wrong with a hevi 6, 7, or a magblend.  All should exceed whatever your gun can do with lead. 

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[Spring Creek Calls]

Hevi 13-2oz of #7's.

[DirtNap647]

hevi 13 7 shot

[savduck]

20 ga federal. Heavy weight 7s