Magblends good lots and bad ?

[Johnnemily]

I bought some and some people are saying some lots are good while others are horrible does anyone know how to be able to tell if you've purchased from a good batch? Thanks hate not knowing

[Ranger]

They shoot terrible on paper compared to other shells, in the woods they kill, period.  I use MagBlends when it's a kid behind the gun because they're very forgiving, pattern like a blanket.  Myself I use a load that patterns a lot tighter.  This is a big reason why some praise them and some don't.

[taylorjones20]

I didn't think the magblends had as much inconsistency between lots and the other hevi shells.  Could be wrong.  The Hevi #7's is the ones that people were all about the lot #'s.  I'd imagine you are good.

[gatrapper]

They shoot terrible on paper compared to other shells, in the woods they kill, period.  I use MagBlends when it's a kid behind the gun because they're very forgiving, pattern like a blanket.  Myself I use a load that patterns a lot tighter.  This is a big reason why some praise them and some don't.

I fully agree! My Hevi 13 #6s pattern better than the magblend, but they both drop birds no problem.

[the Ward]

They shoot terrible on paper compared to other shells, in the woods they kill, period.  I use MagBlends when it's a kid behind the gun because they're very forgiving, pattern like a blanket.  Myself I use a load that patterns a lot tighter.  This is a big reason why some praise them and some don't.

Look at some pattern pictures in the patterning forum. They don't look terrible to me. I wouldn't call 200+ in the 10" circle at 40 yards a big blanket. I do think that mixing pellet sizes is a waste of hull space and straight shot size loads would be better, but I prefer the increased velocity of the blends vs the straight shot size shells.

[Johnnemily]

They shoot terrible on paper compared to other shells, in the woods they kill, period.  I use MagBlends when it's a kid behind the gun because they're very forgiving, pattern like a blanket.  Myself I use a load that patterns a lot tighter.  This is a big reason why some praise them and some don't.

What load is your favorite just curious for the hotter cores?

[albrubacker]

Just shot this pattern yesterday. Super Nova, Trulock ported .660 @ 40yrds.

[Johnnemily]

That's a good looking pattern I have a final strut choke On the way to try in my browning I have yet to find any choke that will outpattern a 665 undertaker I bought for 5 bucks in a clearance made a believer outta me expensive stuff ain't always the best! I been doing 230-250 in 10 with the 3" longbeard #6s and 150-180 with #5 think I'm gonna use 5s because of the knockdown at long range I'm debating if the magblends would kill any farther than the longbeard 5s what Y'all thinkin?

[Cut N Run]

I shoot a .650 Sumtoy choke and the Mag Blends didn't pattern worth a flip compared to what the straight Hevi #6s or #7s do.  I gave the ones I had left to a buddy who shoots a more open choke and they perform well for him.  I think it depends on what your individual gun/choke combination likes.

Jim

[Big Jeremy]

I have been using Magblends for years...they have always performed consistently for me.

[WW]

I have been using Magblends for years...they have always performed consistently for me.

Yep!

[mightyjoeyoung]

Been running magblends since they came out.  Have never once had any consistency issues.  They wreck birds.