Shotgun shell recommendations
 

Tired of the cheap Estate shells, Black Clouds aren't worth it.
What's a decent brand of steel for ducks?
Probably going to buy case of 3" 3s.

Kent of Federal premium


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Kent shells are really good

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Another vote for Kent.

Switched from black Cloud and Heavy Metal to Kent. Kent seems to pattern better on the water.

Last season I shot 3" #4 Rios, and didn't have any issues. I will buy more if available when I run out this season.

Kent

I shoot rios also. I like Kents alot too, just more expensive so id rather save the $5/box

My gun patterns hevi-metal best and to me you can't beat the knock down power of them


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And you get to kill all the ducks that day because you blinded your hunting buddies with unburnt powder. [emoji33]

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Lol I known what your talking about and it's my opinion that unburnt powder or misfires is a result of cheaper shells getting wet. From my experience all the cheaper brand shells don't tolerate moisture well. If anyone knows of a cheaper brand shell that's more water resistant I'm all ears.

I have not performed pattern test with different brands but that study would pretty time and shell consuming.

That sounds very plausible.

I hunted with Bob 1 time when he was shooting Rio shells and watched the powder fly out of the barrel more then once. LoL


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Have a case of federal shells that were giving me problems today.
Was shooting my skeet gun a Urika which was very clean shells were not only going into chamber half way.

I've shot Rio's the last couple years and had good success with them, for a cheap shell. Hevi metal is my favorite though

Kent 3'' #3. Great all around load.

3" 3s, 1 1/4 oz vs. 1 3/8 oz. ? Much difference?

Definitely a noticeable difference. 1 3/8 packs more punch


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about an eighth of an ounce...:D

... I walked right into that.
Ordering the shells. I don't shoot good enough to be this concerned with details!

Fiocchi makes a great waterfowl shell. AND they are drab green! I shoot 2-3 cases a year and have had very good luck with them.

Rogers sporting goods . Com has them for $109 a case with free shipping. 3" # 2s , 1 1/5 oz. 1550 fps