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Post by ozark on Feb 20, 2008 17:36:20 GMT -5
Hevi shot 13 is supposed to be heavier than lead shot. If that is so then it would take fewer Hevi shot to make an ounce of shot of any size. Right? OK, say you are shooting No. 4 shot. 1 1/4 ounces, one of lead and the other hevi. You would then have fewer pellets of hevi shot headed toward the target. I am wondering if it doesn't all equal out unless indeed the hevi shot patterned closer than lead. Your thoughts and experiences would be appreciated. Those of you who don't read this post don't bother to respond. Ben
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Post by bubba on Mar 3, 2008 12:15:53 GMT -5
I think that it does wash out Ben, but one thing it will do is give your pellets more energy downrange, and be less affected by wind ( than lighter pellets ).
Cheers !
-bubba
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Post by youp50 on Mar 29, 2008 15:22:59 GMT -5
Ben,
I know that the Hevi shot wins lots of turkey shoots. Those shotguns really don't resemble a working shotgun very well. I have read that heavy shot will eventually cut grooves in your barrel, from pellets getting through the shot cup and touching the softer barrel steel. I killed a turkey dead as they can be last year, first time I ever hunted them, with #5 lead shot. I just got back from a gun show and found a reasonably priced box of old stock 1 5/8 ounce # 5 Hevi shot. I hope to get some range time after this next job and decide for myself if it is worth the extra expense.
I believe that premium ammunition of all types becomes less costly the further the trip takes you. If I was heading to Florida for one of those Osceolas, 35 bucks for 10 rounds is a small percentage of the total cost of the trip and the added range may very well be the difference between success and failure. I am not afraid to hunt and not kill, but if I am traveling halfway across the country I am sure success holds a higher priority than on a backyard hunt.
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