Remington Nitro vs Federal Turkey Thugs

[double drops]

I used the Federal Turkey Thugs last year with really good results out of my 870 12 ga. with a Primos Tight Wad. Has anyone shot these along with the Remington Nitros?  Just curious to see how they performed for you.

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[drum817]

This was shot five or more years ago with my Supernova and an IC choke.  Remington nitro 3" #5's at 40 yards...Not my best pattern by a long shot (no pun intended) but it was a dead turkey all day!!!

[mightyjoeyoung]

I have never met a Remmy PB Nitro, or otherwise load that could hold a candle to the old or new Federal Non-FC wad PB load of the same wt and pellet size. 

[surehuntsalot]

I have never met a Remmy PB Nitro, or otherwise load that could hold a candle to the old or new Federal Non-FC wad PB load of the same wt and pellet size.

+1000    Federal is and has been my favorite shell forever,and I have to say that the Winchester XX (red) shells are a very close 2nd.
The Remington PB shells have never done any thing for me,in all of the shotguns that I own or have owned,I never got any of them to shoot a Remington PB shell worth a crap.

[SCDieselDawg]

Remington has proven to be the worst patterning in my guns.

[budtripp]

Turkey thugs all day long. I've seen several patterns from the nitros and never saw a good one.

[Philippe]

About the only thing i use the Nitros for is taking long shots at late season squirrels. The turkey thugs will smash them performance wise.

[surehuntsalot]

About the only thing i use the Nitros for is taking long shots at late season squirrels. The turkey thugs will smash them performance wise.

+100

[mikejd]

Rem Nitro's= Junk

Better off throwing a handfull of gravel.

[3" 870 Shell Shucker]

That's not even a horse race.  The Remington Nitros are the worst Turkey Load I've ever tried.

The Federal Turkey Thugs, and All of the Winchester loads have patterned much better for me.

[timberjack86]

I will have to take a stand! I had old Winchester gun with a 30 inch barrel and fixed full choke that loved the rem nitro. I killed a lot birds with those shells.

[timberjack86]

That said, I haven't found another gun that likes them. lol

[Sparkchaser427]

The Remington shells do very good in my gun. The Federal would work but didn't look as good.

[davisd9]

I killed my first few birds with the Remington Nitros. Most were within 15 yards so it was hard not to. Was before I knew much about patterning a gun as well. I would definitely shoot the #5 Turkey thugs and about any other load over the rems now that I know half way what I am doing.

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[chatterbox]

I killed my first few birds with the Remington Nitros. Most were within 15 yards so it was hard not to. Was before I knew much about patterning a gun as well. I would definitely shoot the #5 Turkey thugs and about any other load over the rems now that I know half way what I am doing.

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Sounds a lot like my experience, Donald. I killed my first gobbler with 3" #4 rem nitros, and all I can say was the stars were aligned that day! Last day of the season, and my biggest gobbler to date!
I agree. Worst turkey shell out there, except for those Hornaday shells.
If I am gonna shoot lead, Federal all the way. Gonna pick up some thugs to see what kind of numbers I can get. Looking for a good 30 and under shell for those "deep woods timber" encounters!