new federal 3rd degree

[mr perfect]

hey fellows

has anybody tried the new federal 3rd degree shells

[jason5.9]

I have a brand new box of 3.5's, but it turned cold and we got about 4 inches of snow here today and I havent had a chance to shoot them yet. 

[mr perfect]

jason 

  keep  us posted i am curious

[K9Doc]

Pure junk

[reynolds243]

I wouldn't say pure junk as I'm sure they will kill turkeys. Just way over priced and much more marketing hype they actual usefulness.


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[jrmcclure]

A 3"magnum blend is $27 and after the $10 rebate cost $17 a box. Winchester long beards are $18 and are ten round box's. Both are better shells. 3rd degrees are overpriced for what they are.

[skimerhorn]

I bought a box of 3.5 today for $18. Gonna give them a try.

[surehuntsalot]

way overpriced for what you get

[Oconeeguy]

Maybe marketing hype, but I want to see patterns and penetration data before I make up my mind on the shells.

[jason5.9]

Alright guys, as promised I am updating how the Federal 3rd Degree in 3.5 worked.  Well I say, take the money and buy Long Beards or Magnum Blend. 

First Shot was with the stock choke tube and counted 123 from 40 yds, Second shot was with Sumtoy .660 and put 139 in 10 inches from 40.  Not terrible numbers but they were very spotty.  The pattern was heavy in one quadrant and big blank areas in another.  According to the advertisement, the pattern should be pretty even from 20-50 yds.  THe #7 open up quickly at close range, while the 5-6 continue to hold tight, then by mid range the 6's should have opened up, then the 5's at longer ranges so in theory those numbers should hold steady from 20-40 yds but i aint buying it. 

I may actually put them in as follow up shot shells just in case.

[drum817]

This is exactly the results I was expecting......sorry you wasted your money.

[mr perfect]

ok well i guess i am not buying any 3rd degree kinda what i wanted to know