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I have been looking around and there just isn't a good supply of turkey hunting ammo right now. Have y'all been finding any? I got enough for this spring season but I am thinking about the fall season and next year as well. Thanks, 253shotgunner
Bimarts in Yakima have had multiple different brands on the shelf for weeks including heavy shot magnum blend. I bought .410 tss online today for the kids.
https://bossshotshells.com/shotshells/tom-tungsten/Join the waitlist. I've been happy with their waterfowl loads and turkey loads. Just get conditioned to buying pre or post season and sitting on supplies.
I bought some .410 TSS loads via ammoseek (online) the other day...this site is a clearinghouse/search for other vendors, and it lists updates every time there is one (like every few minutes)...I clicked on the first company that was updated 1 min 40 seconds ago and they had 2 boxes, and I bought both...but there were lots of vendors that had some in stock (the first one was the best price too...at $30 a box plus S&H and Tax). I was leary about buying ammo online but the prices were good, and with the S&H and tax it came out to what I would have paid for it in store, (if/when they come in stock) so I figured order it now, and get it before turkey season...or wait and hope the local stores get some in stock AND I am there in time to buy some before it's all gone again...GradePS. Another online option is Pendleton Ammunition out of Pendleton, Oregon, and you can call and talk to them directly...they offer TSS turkey loads, for a good price, until you add in shipping!
Well...I bet your friend is the reason why Pendleton has a banner on their TSS page about how they improved the rolled crimp this past fall to work in all auto-loaders! I read that and thought, "that is weird"...but now it makes sense! One reason why I like the Federal TSS loads is because of their wad/cup design and uses a roll crimp with clear wad card and a special wad...they pattern very well too!Grade
I finally bit the bullet and bought a 5-pack from roger's Sporting Goods for $46.99 plus tax & shipping. It's practically kills me to spend that much money on shells, but this will be an experiment this season. I have lots of standard, high base 3" magnum #6 for backup.
Quote from: salish on February 17, 2022, 10:13:55 AMI finally bit the bullet and bought a 5-pack from roger's Sporting Goods for $46.99 plus tax & shipping. It's practically kills me to spend that much money on shells, but this will be an experiment this season. I have lots of standard, high base 3" magnum #6 for backup.This is about the onlynplace I have found ammo at a decent price. In Nashville at NWTF convention. They have ammo here but nit that cheap. .410 is the cheapestSent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk
Its all relative right? I spend 100 on gas, the time and effort to go, the cost of the licenses, etc. A $10 shell is a drop in the bucket for ammo you may only shoot 1 or 2 a year.
Something to consider to avoid shortages in the future is to just load your own turkey shells. No fancy press needed since we're just talking a handful of turkey shells per season. Either get the drill bit crimper and shell vise from BPI or Precision, or go with the Russian manual crimper off Amazon (I have both and actually prefer the manual crimper....I just hit it with a hair dryer for a bit first to warm it, works like a charm). As long as you have the powder scale, powder scoop, etc. it's not hard to pick up the components for shotshell reloading right now. Just keep an eye on BPI/Precision/Macks for components. Contact Hal over at Tungsten Super Shots website, as he deals TSS and supplies pressure tested load data with your TSS purchase. A pound or three of #7 or #9 TSS18 goes a long way considering it's turkey shells that you aren't going to shoot a bunch of (I typically load 3/4oz or 7/8oz loads, as any more is really waste of TSS shot). And manually loading up 10 or so shells doesn't take much effort. Or if you would prefer to save money and load lead instead, just get one of the load manuals off BPI or Precision and can get lead from them.Just my
Quote from: kselkhunter on February 17, 2022, 01:34:48 PMSomething to consider to avoid shortages in the future is to just load your own turkey shells. No fancy press needed since we're just talking a handful of turkey shells per season. Either get the drill bit crimper and shell vise from BPI or Precision, or go with the Russian manual crimper off Amazon (I have both and actually prefer the manual crimper....I just hit it with a hair dryer for a bit first to warm it, works like a charm). As long as you have the powder scale, powder scoop, etc. it's not hard to pick up the components for shotshell reloading right now. Just keep an eye on BPI/Precision/Macks for components. Contact Hal over at Tungsten Super Shots website, as he deals TSS and supplies pressure tested load data with your TSS purchase. A pound or three of #7 or #9 TSS18 goes a long way considering it's turkey shells that you aren't going to shoot a bunch of (I typically load 3/4oz or 7/8oz loads, as any more is really waste of TSS shot). And manually loading up 10 or so shells doesn't take much effort. Or if you would prefer to save money and load lead instead, just get one of the load manuals off BPI or Precision and can get lead from them.Just my Never thought of that,I have some lil gun I use to reload other stuff ,not sure if it would work for shotgun.Never looked at reloading shotgun before.
Quote from: hunter399 on February 17, 2022, 02:10:38 PMQuote from: kselkhunter on February 17, 2022, 01:34:48 PMSomething to consider to avoid shortages in the future is to just load your own turkey shells. No fancy press needed since we're just talking a handful of turkey shells per season. Either get the drill bit crimper and shell vise from BPI or Precision, or go with the Russian manual crimper off Amazon (I have both and actually prefer the manual crimper....I just hit it with a hair dryer for a bit first to warm it, works like a charm). As long as you have the powder scale, powder scoop, etc. it's not hard to pick up the components for shotshell reloading right now. Just keep an eye on BPI/Precision/Macks for components. Contact Hal over at Tungsten Super Shots website, as he deals TSS and supplies pressure tested load data with your TSS purchase. A pound or three of #7 or #9 TSS18 goes a long way considering it's turkey shells that you aren't going to shoot a bunch of (I typically load 3/4oz or 7/8oz loads, as any more is really waste of TSS shot). And manually loading up 10 or so shells doesn't take much effort. Or if you would prefer to save money and load lead instead, just get one of the load manuals off BPI or Precision and can get lead from them.Just my Never thought of that,I have some lil gun I use to reload other stuff ,not sure if it would work for shotgun.Never looked at reloading shotgun before.Yes, Lil Gun is one of my favorite powders in the TSS loads. And LilGun is in stock on multiple websites right now. Almost bought some this morning, then looked at my powder stash and talked myself down from component hoarding. :-) Get a bag of primed hulls from BPI or Precision or Macks. Get the specific wad for the recipe, overshot card, powder, etc. specified in the load data, and the TSS shot (or lead). Get the roll crimp or manual crimp tool and vise. That's really it. You might want a tool that goes inside the shell to tamp down the powder before inserting the wad, or go look on youtube and guys just cut a wood dowel for that. I load Rocky Mountain Brass hulls as well, so already had their manual load tools so already have the dowl. But it's not hard.
Scored 40 rounds(8 boxes)of 3" #5s at Sportsman's Warehouse in January $10.99 a box of 5.
Quote from: tgomez on February 17, 2022, 03:32:10 PMScored 40 rounds(8 boxes)of 3" #5s at Sportsman's Warehouse in January $10.99 a box of 5.Well done ,you definitely out did me.That's for sure. A lot of turkey grilling there.I thought I had too much.
Quote from: hunter399 on February 17, 2022, 03:45:48 PMQuote from: tgomez on February 17, 2022, 03:32:10 PMScored 40 rounds(8 boxes)of 3" #5s at Sportsman's Warehouse in January $10.99 a box of 5.Well done ,you definitely out did me.That's for sure. A lot of turkey grilling there.I thought I had too much.I bought 4 boxes one day, 4 the next, then 2 the following week. I'm set for several years now. The funny thing is I may use my Hoyt Nitrum 34 to harvest both my Tom's this Spring.
The old Kesselrings on old 99 had ammo two weeks ago. My buddy and I bought a 10 box case and split it. About $8 a box . For 3 inch Ultimates.
Quote from: ghosthunter on February 20, 2022, 04:58:20 PMThe old Kesselrings on old 99 had ammo two weeks ago. My buddy and I bought a 10 box case and split it. About $8 a box . For 3 inch Ultimates.Are they back in business? At the same old location? I really miss that shop. They had a fantastic inventory of older shotguns. The old man was a great guy.
Quote from: salish on February 21, 2022, 09:11:11 AMQuote from: ghosthunter on February 20, 2022, 04:58:20 PMThe old Kesselrings on old 99 had ammo two weeks ago. My buddy and I bought a 10 box case and split it. About $8 a box . For 3 inch Ultimates.Are they back in business? At the same old location? I really miss that shop. They had a fantastic inventory of older shotguns. The old man was a great guy.Not really, Donny K. Is there and is selling everything but firearms. Someone else in there has a FFL and selling a few guns. Nothing to write home about. I think they call it Primal Arms or something like that.
Quote from: ghosthunter on February 21, 2022, 06:53:12 PMQuote from: salish on February 21, 2022, 09:11:11 AMQuote from: ghosthunter on February 20, 2022, 04:58:20 PMThe old Kesselrings on old 99 had ammo two weeks ago. My buddy and I bought a 10 box case and split it. About $8 a box . For 3 inch Ultimates.Thank you very much, I appreciate it. And thanks for the link.CliffAre they back in business? At the same old location? I really miss that shop. They had a fantastic inventory of older shotguns. The old man was a great guy.Not really, Donny K. Is there and is selling everything but firearms. Someone else in there has a FFL and selling a few guns. Nothing to write home about. I think they call it Primal Arms or something like that. https://www.facebook.com/primalarmsnw/
Quote from: salish on February 21, 2022, 09:11:11 AMQuote from: ghosthunter on February 20, 2022, 04:58:20 PMThe old Kesselrings on old 99 had ammo two weeks ago. My buddy and I bought a 10 box case and split it. About $8 a box . For 3 inch Ultimates.Thank you very much, I appreciate it. And thanks for the link.CliffAre they back in business? At the same old location? I really miss that shop. They had a fantastic inventory of older shotguns. The old man was a great guy.Not really, Donny K. Is there and is selling everything but firearms. Someone else in there has a FFL and selling a few guns. Nothing to write home about. I think they call it Primal Arms or something like that.
Quote from: ghosthunter on February 20, 2022, 04:58:20 PMThe old Kesselrings on old 99 had ammo two weeks ago. My buddy and I bought a 10 box case and split it. About $8 a box . For 3 inch Ultimates.Thank you very much, I appreciate it. And thanks for the link.CliffAre they back in business? At the same old location? I really miss that shop. They had a fantastic inventory of older shotguns. The old man was a great guy.
