Goosemaster
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Will cheap lead ammo be available this fall, in 4-6 shot? Or will it be outrageously expensive?
How can ammo be cheap & outrageously expensive simultaneously?Will cheap lead ammo be available this fall, in 4-6 shot? Or will it be outrageously expensive?
Theoretically...lolYou only need two or three shells (depending on state) per day, right ??
I hope so. 12 dollars a box is my limit for magnums.I think there will be some cheaper lead 4-6 shells at places like Walmark. But I don't think they'll be last year's cheap. I wouldn't pass up $11 a box, if you need some. But who knows?
Ok, this is the thing.For pheasant, no less than 1 1-4 oz. Loads.You need good knock down power.You can usually find them for less than 12 dollars a box.In northern Indiana/SW Michigan we have Meijer stores, akin to Wal Mart. Today while shopping, I visited one and they had 3 boxes of Winchester Super X 12 gauge 1 ounce #7.5 loads for $7.99. I have enough 12's so left those alone, but they also had 7 boxes of Winchester 20 gauge Super X, 7/8 ounces of #7.5 for $7.99. That's a bit higher than what I've seen at Wal Mart, but if one does a lot of subsequent running around looking for cheaper 20 gauge loads, the $7.99/box is probably cheaper, so I bought some of those. We seem to be able to find shotgun loads here, but some are costly. For instance, in a small town SE of home there is a hardware store that carries Browning shotguns and rifles as well as Colt, S&W and Nighthawk handguns, etc. They sell Browning shotgun loads but I'm not paying $10.99/box for 1 1/8 ounce of #8 12 gauge shells. The 20's are even higher.
I remember the 4 dollar a gallon season, and we were way out by Sidney Mt. Damm!!Gasoline up 90 cents to a dollar vs. last year is a bigger dent than shell costs. Still a bargin vs. 2012 ...
That's my formula as well.I use 4s a lot, usually Remington, or federal. I don't like browning, or that high dollar golden pheasant. I use full choke at times, and extra full for turkeys. I like Remington, Browning, and LC Smith.I have owned 3 Beretta over unders.Nice guns, but not my go to.I know a guy who said he shoots limits with a .410. Maybe his great grandma was Annie Oakley. I'm sticking to a 12 w/a square load (1 1/4 ounce) and an I.C. choke. Call me an uncivilized savage if you must.
I agree with Bob on this. An ounce and a quarter of 5s in 12 gauge with an improved cylinder choke will mask a fair shooter and will seem to be as good as anyone. The open pattern also won't destroy the bird, if you give them just that extra half second. You will need a lot fewer second shots...*I do shoot over pointers. Guessing if you have a pointer, you practice this already. Flushers you usually won't be giving any extra time to the bird and maybe a modified (or tighter) choke depending on how close/far the dog works. Can hardly wait the short 2 months we have now!I know a guy who said he shoots limits with a .410. Maybe his great grandma was Annie Oakley. I'm sticking to a 12 w/a square load (1 1/4 ounce) and an I.C. choke. Call me an uncivilized savage if you must.