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Winchester Blindside shot, good or bad, worth it???
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October 28, 2011, 07:32:10 PM »
Well I picked up a box of 3" #2 blindside today to try out on Sunday. Anybody use the stuff yet? Good or bad results? Or is it just another steel shot?
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Re: Winchester Blindside shot, good or bad, worth it???
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October 28, 2011, 07:38:20 PM »
Good luck with them. I'm interested to hear what you think.
Some how, I don't see how they could offer an advantage.
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October 28, 2011, 07:41:40 PM »
I shot 6 boxes of it when I was in Saskatchewan in September. It seemed to pattern real nice and not cripple the birds. I only shot it at ducks and cranes.
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I shot a box of 3 1/2 bb and they hit the ducks hard out to 45 yards. I don't shoot any farther then that
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October 30, 2011, 05:28:29 AM »
It looks interesting but also spendy if I'm thinking of the right stuff.
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October 30, 2011, 06:12:40 AM »
D-rock they are going for $25 a box,
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Re: Winchester Blindside shot, good or bad, worth it???
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October 30, 2011, 07:29:44 PM »
Yes they are expensive. The $25 a box is a bit steep though. Get it at Rogers with no tax and free shipping for $20 a box. This place is about the only place I buy shells any more. Most local places can't come close to their prices on the different shells.
http://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=37_52&product_id=3018
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I finished up another box of 3" # 2's. I also shot a box of Winchester Super X 3" #2's. Half the price and I did just as good. If I am not having any issues with cheap stuff, what will the expensive stuff do for me. The main difference will be in longer shots for most, but that is also where most have issues shooting anyways. Save the money and buy an extra box of inexpensive.
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October 31, 2011, 08:47:04 PM »
I shoot Winchester Super X 3" #2's as well and the only time I have issues if I push the limits of my range. I prefer paying 12.99 a box than 25.99 a box
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If I am going to be taking the longer shots I go with the 3-1/2" shell for the same price as the blindside.
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November 01, 2011, 11:45:20 AM »
....exactly what I was thinking ... except sometimes its still cheaper than blindside and you get better velocity with the same payload.
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November 01, 2011, 08:53:29 PM »
I bought a box from cheaperthendirt.com and I think it was only $18 for 3" number 4s. I haven't shot it yet but going to use them next month on a hunt that I'm going on.
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November 16, 2011, 08:10:47 PM »
Im 5 for 5 on geese with the BB shot. This is the best shooting shell Ive shot yet!
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November 16, 2011, 08:49:11 PM »
I have been calling it "Barn side" since the broad side of the barn is about all I could hit with the stuff. switch back to the federales and Im dropping ducks
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Buy them and have fun! Some of the best patterns Ive ever used. Geese go down like tanks with the BB and 2 shot for the ducks.
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