Boss shotshells?

[the wings of Fall]

Awesome turkey that young man took. Bravo to him. For turkeys, I use either the Magnum Blends or Hevi-18 shells from Hevi Shot.
I just cannot see using anything else due how they perform.

 

[BackEast]

I just ordered 2 boxes of the ounce and a quarter 4's.

 

[BackEast]

Did anyone here use the Boss ammo for pheasant hunting after the thread was created? If so, what do you think? I have a mixed case I bought for waterfowl but would like to try them on pheasants this fall. Any suggestions?

 

[A5 Sweet 16]

Did anyone here use the Boss ammo for pheasant hunting after the thread was created? If so, what do you think? I have a mixed case I bought for waterfowl but would like to try them on pheasants this fall. Any suggestions?

I used them most of last season & really liked them. 1 oz of #4 shot.

 

[Mosby]

I haven't hunted with Bismuth yet but I will this year. I bought a case of Kent Bismuth for my old A5 16 that I will use this year. I am going to some waterfowl shows and Boss is supposed to have a booth. If they have any kind of show special, I might pick up some to try.

 

[LostE]

I quit hunting lead several years ago and switched primarily to Boss. It works great. Did a little mentally masturbatory switching between sizes, and settled on 6s or 5s at pheasants (16 ga).

 

[BackEast]

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I quit hunting lead several years ago and switched primarily to Boss. It works great. Did a little mentally masturbatory switching between sizes, and settled on 6s or 5s at pheasants (16 ga).

glf you mentioned the 16ga. I’m torn between using my TriStar O/U 20g, 26” barrels or my Franchi Affinity 3 in 12g. All my Boss is in 12ga. If I hunt with the 20ga what shot do you all recommend and should I go lead or bismuth?

 

[chad.vis]

Whew, $30 per box! I've heard good things about the ammo, but is it worth the price?

And I believe theres only 20 shells per box?

 

[Mosby]

And I believe theres only 20 shells per box?

That is what I understand.

 

[Joe Hunter]

Boss vs. Kent vs. HEVI bismuth loads

Boss vs. Kent vs. HEVI Bismuth loads For those needing or wanting to shoot bismuth loads at waterfowl and/or upland birds, I recently dissected, and pattern tested six bismuth loads and one bismuth/steel duplex load from three shotshell manufactures to assess their components and patterning...

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[Joe Hunter]

HEVI Bismuth loads

12 GA HEVI Bismuth loads I cut open five shells, from the same box as the shells to be patterned, and the components (powder and shot) were weighed, counted, and measured for consistency. Here are my findings from those dissections. 12 GA 2 ¾" HEVI-Bismuth load 1 ¼ oz #5 Bi (228 pellets) @ 1400...

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[Joe Hunter]

Kent Bismuth loads

12 GA 2 3/4” Kent Bismuth loads I cut open five shells, from the same box as the shells to be patterned, and the components (powder and shot) were weighed, counted, and measured for consistency. Here are my findings from those dissections. 12 GA 2 3/4" Kent Upland Bismuth load 1 1/4 oz #5 Bi...

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[Joe Hunter]

Boss Bismuth loads

12 GA Boss Bismuth loads I cut open five shells, from the same box/lot as the shells to be patterned, and the components (powder and shot) were weighed, counted, and measured for consistency. Here are my findings from those dissections. 12 GA 2 3/4" Boss Unmuzzled Bismuth load 1 1/4 oz #4 Bi...

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[Joe Hunter]

HEVI-Bismuth No. 5 load update

12 GA 2 ¾” HEVI-Bismuth No. 5 load (Replacement shells) After dissecting and patterning the HEVI-Bismuth shells I originally purchased from Hevi-Shot, I contacted them about my unusual results and findings. See my previous post about the HEVI-Bismuth load. Hevi-Shot wanted my left-over shells...

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[LostE]

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glf you mentioned the 16ga. I’m torn between using my TriStar O/U 20g, 26” barrels or my Franchi Affinity 3 in 12g. All my Boss is in 12ga. If I hunt with the 20ga what shot do you all recommend and should I go lead or bismuth?

5s or 6s.

 

[BritLabRunner]

Last season I shot Boss 2 3/4" 5s 12ga for pheasants. Outstanding shell. Very few cripples compared to steel. Misses are misses. Kills are kills. By the end of season 3 others in my group were using the same shell. All 3 were equally impressed as me. You'll have to tighten your choke pattern as these shells pattern and kill like lead. Pattern your gun. At 60 yrs, I'm going to a 20ga with Boss 3" 5s. YouTube has tons of videos on Boss shells. Some people think the price is a bit high. I don't feel that way. You can only purchase on their website. I've ordered shells and swag. Ship within in hours of order if merchandise is in stock. Excellent company. All USA made. Biodegradable wads. I highly recommend these shells.

 

[LittleBigHorn22]

Last year I went through to find a good non toxic shell and I wasn't very impressed with the boss patterning. They had a lot more fliers and clumping than I expected. But I hear good things from people so I haven't fully written them off. The new "warchief" is buffered so I'm hoping that might bring them back into a good patter for my guns. Anyone try the new stuff yet?

 

[Birdman2]

I have some 5's, will pattern soon. 16 ga. I think I will pattern some 7's also for Ruffs.

 

[A5 Sweet 16]

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glf you mentioned the 16ga. I’m torn between using my TriStar O/U 20g, 26” barrels or my Franchi Affinity 3 in 12g. All my Boss is in 12ga. If I hunt with the 20ga what shot do you all recommend and should I go lead or bismuth?

I always recommend lead if possible. 6s if all shots under 35-40 yds. Otherwise 5s. Bismuth is great stuff too, if you want/need non-tox. 5s if all shots under 35-40 yds. Otherwise 4s. Regardless of shot material or size, limit straight-away shots to 30 yds. Minimum 1 oz load, unless you're shooting pen reared pseudo roosters. Then a 2-1/2" .410 with 7.5s will do. If pen reared hens, .22 rat/snake shot will be fine, but don't tell anyone about the hens.

 

[Bob Peters]

I've had good luck with Boss and Kent bismuth. Hevi-brand products seem like snake oil to me, and they have been caught putting out sub-par shells way too many time for me to buy any of their stuff. Of course now federal and winchester are both offering bismuth shells. The federal ones price point seems like a joke when I've seen them in stores. They put a picture of rinella on the box and add $20 to the pricetag. I'll stick with boss and kent.