What's a good lead shot shell?

[Bigbirdkiller75]

I'm just wondering what a good shell is that will maybe help me get a littler more distance at a bird. I have a mossberg 500 and it only shoots lead shot so any suggestions?

[Nimrodmar10]

Let me answer your question with a question. What makes you think the Mossberg 500 only shoots lead?

If you do need to shoot lead for some reason, the Federal Heavyweights always did me an excellent job. Get the 3" 2 oz. load of #6 shot and you'll be pleased.

[R AJ]

You may certainly only shoot lead but your gun can definitely shoot HTL loads.

[Fastcat]

If you are set on lead winchester HVs are a good place to start.

[Bigbirdkiller75]

The gun has a vented barrel and I was told to only shoot lead shot out of it. I'm not sure if it's true I just thought that because of what I was told. Thank you guys for the help though I'm working on improving my pattern. Any suggestions for choke tubes?

[dawei]

I'm just wondering what a good shell is that will maybe help me get a littler more distance at a bird. I have a mossberg 500 and it only shoots lead shot so any suggestions?

First of all are you referring to 12ga or 20ga ammunition? Is the reason you only shoot lead because your gun has a C-Lect (Poly) type choke?

[mikejd]

I have always had great luck with the winchester hv's #4's. Matter of fact i just tipped over a 21lbder at 52yds last week. deader than dead.

[Spring Creek Calls]

Win Supreme 6's and shoot 'em in the head!

[dawei]

I have always had great luck with the winchester hv's #4's. Matter of fact I just tipped over a 21lbder at 52yds last week. deader than dead.

That's a hell of a shot! I used the same Winchester® Supreme® High Velocity #4 ammo albeit on a closer (42yds) bird! IMHO Winchester® makes THE BEST Pb turkey ammunition!

[Bigbirdkiller75]

It says on the gun something about only shooting lead shells or something like that I just kinda assumed it might be something with the barrel being vented. But the choke makes more sense. It is a 12 ga by the way

[hunter177]

I get my best patterns with Federal MagShok FC 3", 1150 fps, 2 oz, #6s. I use a Primos JellyHead .665 choke but I also like the TruGlo Gobble Stopper Extreme .665 chokes.

[surehuntsalot]

It says on the gun something about only shooting lead shells or something like that I just kinda assumed it might be something with the barrel being vented. But the choke makes more sense. It is a 12 ga by the way

are you talking about the barrel being ported??
how old is the gun??
what kind of choke do you have on it??

[gobb-lemon]

Win Supreme 6's and shoot 'em in the head!

I 2nd that......
Win. Supreme H.V. #6 (Black shell) and add Indian Creek .655  and your good to go... this is what i shoot if it is lead,

Chris

[Ruger M77]

Federals or winchester HV both shot good for me

[mightyjoeyoung]

Too bad you aren't closer.  I'm in Erie County and would've been happy to help you out.  Could you maybe post a pic of the gun (the entire gun) so we could see what you're working with?