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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
[Re: Hopedale]
#7931095
08/11/20 03:43 AM
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Chopperdrvr
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.410 bore and Fiocchi 7 1/2's 3". When the birds wise up and it gets more frustrating, I'll switch to the big 20 ga.
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
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08/11/20 04:07 AM
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TCM3
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Maverick 88 20ga. I usually get whatever academy has On sale.. Remington, 1250 or 1200 fps. 7 shot... Whatever the cheapest 20ga 7 1/2 load is.
Do not forget to entertain strangers, For by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels Hebrews 13:2 (R-TX)
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
[Re: Hopedale]
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08/11/20 07:44 PM
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Mr. Jeem
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Whatever is left over in the closet from last year.
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
[Re: scalebuster]
#7931998
08/11/20 10:23 PM
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Biscuit
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Whatever the cheapest 20ga 7 1/2 load is. Me too
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
[Re: Mr. Jeem]
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08/11/20 11:06 PM
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Hopedale
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Whatever is left over in the closet from last year. LOL, I sure hope the morning you leave you find them. I'd worry about the kiddo going clay shooting and leaving me with memories.
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
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08/12/20 06:38 PM
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Mr. Jeem
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Whatever is left over in the closet from last year. LOL, I sure hope the morning you leave you find them. I'd worry about the kiddo going clay shooting and leaving me with memories. Kids are all out of the house. Plenty of 20 & 12 gauge left.
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
[Re: Hopedale]
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08/14/20 06:50 PM
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68rustbucket
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20 ga. Winchester Super X 7.5 7/8 or 1oz, whichever I can find.
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
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08/14/20 07:34 PM
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Greg
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I'm planning on using 12 ga Rem Heavy Dove 7.5's and also have some Rio high brass in 6's and 8's to use up.
This is my son's first time hunting and the recoil on his O/U was a bit stout the other day at the skeet range. I found him some Win AA light recoil/noise loads at Academy for him to use.
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
[Re: Guy]
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08/15/20 03:48 PM
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Greekangler
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Take a kid Huntin
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
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08/15/20 04:04 PM
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rickym
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Maverick 88 20ga. I usually get whatever academy has On sale.. Remington, 1250 or 1200 fps. 7 shot...
Pm me.
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
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08/15/20 04:50 PM
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Simple Searcher
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12 gauge with 7.5 or 8 shot, whichever Academy has cheap.
"Man is still a hunter, still a simple searcher after meat..." Robert C. Ruark
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
[Re: Hopedale]
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08/16/20 02:56 AM
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tophorsecop
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.410 AA's for opening day, switch to Estate brand 28 gauge for days 2 & 3...Arizona birds wise up fast
"Guns don't kill people, Guns kill dinner!"
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
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#7938098
08/16/20 05:26 PM
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dk2429
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Woodsman
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If you dont shoot Boss Bismuth you are an idiot and suck
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
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#7942360
08/19/20 06:48 PM
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nocknload
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i like to shoot the cheapest ammo within reason. Meaning I look for the Winchester White box 7.5 1 1/8oz 1200fps @ $5 /box. This ammo patterns well and has knockout power.
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
[Re: Hopedale]
#7943083
08/20/20 02:23 AM
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txlenchs
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I use my 20 early season, but bring my 12 if they are flying higher. I've been using the Academy Estate shells and they are surprisingly good. Got some estate highbrass 7 1/2 20's for $5.49 Besides that I like winchester better than remingtons...usally 7 1/2
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
[Re: Greekangler]
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08/20/20 04:21 AM
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skinnerback
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Yes, and quail, and rabbits, and....
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
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08/20/20 11:55 AM
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Boudreaux
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I shoot a traditional English style SXS 20ga for dove and other small game. Also a great gun to take when I hunt the tanks where it's less likely to get wet/muddy. I'm shooting a mixed bag of shells this year, 7.5s and 6's, Rem, Rios, Winchester
Stickin' gills and Stackin' bills
In a world of compromise..... some dont....
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
[Re: Hopedale]
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08/20/20 03:18 PM
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TxDiver
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I've got lot's of Remington Heavy Dove 7.5's so I might as well use them. I'll go with a 20 gauge to start the season off, then adjust as needed.
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
[Re: Hopedale]
#7944016
08/20/20 08:56 PM
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71Rcode
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You guys seeing any sales/deals on dove loads? I miss the old days of the local Walmart and Kmart etc. competing newspaper ads for $3.50-4 per box of game loads.
NRA Life Member & GOA Member Always interested in Marlins. Let me know what you have for sale!
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
[Re: Hopedale]
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08/20/20 10:00 PM
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skinnerback
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Will be shooting both this year, but I'm going back to 20 gauge soon. I want an O/U 20.
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
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#7945725
08/22/20 05:22 AM
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cyphertext
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My son headed out to Texas Tech a week ago. On his way out, he says "Hey Dad, can I take some ammo with me?". Have no idea what or how much he took... guess I better go see what shells he left me.
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
[Re: Guy]
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08/22/20 11:24 AM
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snake oil
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12 ga is for people that can't hit shlt….
"You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas".
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
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#7945771
08/22/20 11:29 AM
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Herbie Hancock
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
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#7945859
08/22/20 01:38 PM
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68rustbucket
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12 ga is for people that can't hit shlt….
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Re: 12 or 20 and what brand shells are you using this year?
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#7945868
08/22/20 01:44 PM
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KWood_TSU
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12 ga is for people that can't hit shlt…. Got eem!
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