HEVI 18 TSS loads...anybody seen or shot any yet?

[dbishop]

I was kicking around the Midway sight tonight looking for turkey shells and I came across a new load from Hevi shot called Hevi 18.  Just wondered if anyone has seen or shot any yet.  Awfully pricey stuff...even for TSS.

[decoykrvr]

It will be interesting to see how they will make it non-spherical, since according to their marketing, non-spherical is more aerodynamic.

[King Cobra]

Comparing 12 gauge Hevi-18 loads to Federal TSS in 3 inch the Hevi-18 loads contain 2 oz. shot compared to 1 3/4 in the Federal. I guess the price reflects the extra TSS in the Hevi-18, 5 pack sets you back approx. $52 vs. $38 for the Federal.

[mudhen]

Have 4 boxes to test soon, maybe tomorrow...

Might be a tuff launch for EM because there is plenty of old stock our there from the competition at lower 2019 pricing...

Eventually, most TSS will be close to the same price...

[Kytomgetter]

Interesting ?

[jrmcclure]

At $53 dollars a box of 5 they best hurry and get the $30 a box rebate posted on there site.....

[Turkeytider]

At $53 dollars a box of 5 they best hurry and get the $30 a box rebate posted on there site.....

I know the stuff (TSS) is good, but $53 for 5?.....Whew!!  For my 870 12gauge, think I`ll stick with Hevi-13s at $20. I shoot 40 yards and in anyway.

[2eagles]

At $53 dollars a box of 5 they best hurry and get the $30 a box rebate posted on there site.....

I'm only seeing $10. a box, maximum of two boxes. It's real hard to find a retailer who has it.

[Reloader]

Stopped by a local Academy yesterday to pick up a few things and they had a decent amount of these new loads on the shelf.  They did not have pricing up yet and I didn't scan any.

[mudhen]

Don't see any rebates on Hevi-18...


Just H-13 & Magnum Blend, which is good because I shoot them too!

[allaboutshooting]

I have 20 gauge and .410 shells but have not been able to get to the range with them. Here's an interview with Ralph Nauman that gives some insight into his thoughts on TSS https://allaboutshooting.com/blogs/blog/hevi-18
I have cases of both 12 gauge and 20 gauge Hevi-13, more than I'll ever shoot since the NWTF cancelled the still target shooting program. Lots of "good stuff" just not enough time left.
Thanks,
Clark

[schief]

Got 2 boxes from Midway today.

[dzsmith]

I have 20 gauge and .410 shells but have not been able to get to the range with them. Here's an interview with Ralph Nauman that gives some insight into his thoughts on TSS https://allaboutshooting.com/blogs/blog/hevi-18
I have cases of both 12 gauge and 20 gauge Hevi-13, more than I'll ever shoot since the NWTF cancelled the still target shooting program. Lots of "good stuff" just not enough time left.
Thanks,
Clark

why on earth did the NWTF cancel the still target shooting program. I literally can find no info online about it....

[crow]

I have 20 gauge and .410 shells but have not been able to get to the range with them. Here's an interview with Ralph Nauman that gives some insight into his thoughts on TSS https://allaboutshooting.com/blogs/blog/hevi-18
I have cases of both 12 gauge and 20 gauge Hevi-13, more than I'll ever shoot since the NWTF cancelled the still target shooting program. Lots of "good stuff" just not enough time left.
Thanks,
Clark

why on earth did the NWTF cancel the still target shooting program. I literally can find no info online about it....

Their main sponsor is Dicks Sporting goods

[jrmcclure]

I wasn't really expecting a $30 rebate, but that seems like something hevi shot would do. Never understood why they make you jump through hoops to save a dollar. Should just mark them down to be competitive with everyone else and call it good. I reload tss and the cost is typically $.30-.50 for components plus tss shot. I can load a 2oz shell for $5.60 a round or $28 for 5. I understand they buy in bulk,there cost per shell is less than mine, and I understand why they would charge $35-$45 to try and make a little money. $53 for 5 rounds seems a little high considering there the last and most expensive of the major manufacturers to hit the market with tss .