Federal Heavyweight #6

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Federal Heavyweight #6

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Anyone have any experience using the 20 gauge Federal Heavyweight #6 shot? In particular the 3" - 1 1/2 oz. - #6 load?
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Much better options available out there. If you're set on Fed HWT, shoot the 7s, not the 6s.
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Are they still loading the heavy weights in 20ga?
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I agree that the 7s are a far better option.
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I agree fellas but the 7s are just not as plentiful as the 6s are....to be honest I could find Jimmy Hoffa easier than the 7s . Now that's for finding some that someone ain't trying to get an arm,leg,and 4 toes for. 6s are @ Roger's right now and they are at a great price. I was just wondering if anyone had used the 6s with good results.
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With @247 pellets in a 11/2 oz 20ga load pattern density will be the only issue. If your gun will pattern them good there sure won’t be a problem with penetration! I’d shoot them before any lead 20ga load
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I would think they may need a little more open choke than the 7's. Only way to know is to shoot a few. If they don't work well you will have some awesome duck and pheasant loads.
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They shot very well for me in an 1187 with 26” barrel, Remington Super Full choke. Another option for you is to hand load HWT 7s.
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Why not just shoot TSS?
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crenshawco wrote: June 9th, 2019, 12:13 pm Why not just shoot TSS?
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RapscallionVermilion wrote: June 9th, 2019, 11:11 am They shot very well for me in an 1187 with 26” barrel, Remington Super Full choke. Another option for you is to hand load HWT 7s.
I bought a bunch of the 10ga 2oz loads of heavyweight 7s just to rob the shot for reloading. At 14.99 a box of 5 that works out to 24$ a pound for shot. I loaded a few 12ga 2 oz loads
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Just as an FYI:

http://www.gobblernation.com/phpBB3/vie ... 41&t=15750

If you shot the old Fed HWs & want to stick with them, buy all you can.
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As confirmation to my previous post, I sent the following to Federal this morning:

"Has Federal discontinued the original heavyweight turkey shells & replaced them with TSS?"

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"Yes they have been replaced with the TSS."
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crenshawco wrote: June 9th, 2019, 12:13 pm Why not just shoot TSS?
Because Heavyweight #6s are $15/box right now with free shipping over $100 @ Roger's sporting goods. And if a person can get hwt 6s to pattern good they are hitting alot harder than even TSS 9s. Now before some folks' feathers get ruffled about me making a statement about something hitting harder than TSS 9s keep in mind I'm talking 3 pellet sizes bigger.
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Another good option I suppose are the Kent TK7 penetrator loads .
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They are awesome rounds and at $15 a box they are a steal. I have two set ups. One shoots them in the 120s they other shoots them in the 140s......yep thats right #6s. They like 570 chokes out of both guns.

And there are still some states that dont allow tss.
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savduck wrote: June 11th, 2019, 8:36 pm They are awesome rounds and at $15 a box they are a steal. I have two set ups. One shoots them in the 120s they other shoots them in the 140s......yep thats right #6s. They like 570 chokes out of both guns.

And there are still some states that dont allow tss.
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I have a 21” 870 with a Sumtoy 562-5 that will consistently do 110 - 120 with them and I have a few boxes put away just in case.

A buddy has a pardner single shot with a 22” modified barrel that does 90-100 with them consistently. He too has a few put back.
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KyKRAZEE wrote: June 12th, 2019, 3:23 am
savduck wrote: June 11th, 2019, 8:36 pm They are awesome rounds and at $15 a box they are a steal. I have two set ups. One shoots them in the 120s they other shoots them in the 140s......yep thats right #6s. They like 570 chokes out of both guns.

And there are still some states that dont allow tss.
What guns are you shooting?
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