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Other Hunting => Waterfowl => Topic started by: hdshot on November 03, 2021, 08:43:20 PM
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No, this is not your choice of ammo questions. A hunting license buyer since 1986 but so far not this year because I can't find any ammo. Tired of empty selves and reading out of stock online. Won't make the mistake last year getting legal before ammo because rock throwing is not fun so how do you get ammo these days? I'm out of options. Please, no reload answers. :sry:
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Put it out there with your need and count on the community helping out. I needed some projectiles for my pops.....you can't get them anywhere....i put it out there and in less than an hour a local member hooked me up.
What are you looking for? Location? You said no reloading but heck, if you were in my area and needed a caliber I load I'd offer to make a box of 20 rounds that are mid powder load, safe, go boom, see how it goes you know.
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I'm not sure I understand this as an excuse to not hunt. There is and has been ammo available, though in limited quantity, available and tons of members helping other members out. I guess I would say that anyone that couldn't find ammo didn't look / try hard enough. A guy may have had to drive further than he likes to buy ammo, but it was out there.
To answer your question....when you do find it, buy it and make sure you have a par stock so this doesn't happen again. If it does happen again, ask for help before the season. I can tell you that people on this site have been helping other site members all year long.
What ammo are you looking for?
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Waterfowl loads, impossible to find and can’t hunt with out them, just facts not excuses. Sorry for the confusion
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12 ga I assume. Where are you located. I’m sure someone will have some or see some on a shelf somewhere.
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I don’t waterfowl hunt too often anymore, but majority of the time saw a few boxes of waterfowl loads on the shelves of the places I stopped in over the summer throughout the west. Keep at it, you’ll stumble upon ammo. If it helps, mid morning on weekdays is when I always saw ammo.
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Not trying to shop here, just seeing if I left a stone unturned in my ammo hunt. Very frustrating because the season is getting….
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I don’t waterfowl hunt too often anymore, but majority of the time saw a few boxes of waterfowl loads on the shelves of the places I stopped in over the summer throughout the west. Keep at it, you’ll stumble upon ammo. If it helps, mid morning on weekdays is when I always saw ammo.
Thank you.
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Like has been said, put your need on here. Try to be some specific, if you are hunting geese, #6 steel may not get it done.
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I have 4 plus cases and probably won't use them all. They are hevi-steel 3" 2 shot. If you're interested in a case or less hit me up.i bought extra thinking this year I'd get out more than last year. But things ain't going well, so....I'm in Shelton..
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Its been a week but when I was in Armageddon arms in Monroe they had all the shelves full to the brim or ammo, they were out of powders and had minimal primers but a huge selection of reloading gear and ammo call in advance but it was the first time I have seen shelves like that since covid started.
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I just bought some from Rogers and Walmart had it last time I was there looking for rifle ammo. You have to check as often as possible and I have been able to find everything I needed without paying gouging prices.
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I understand your frustration, I've been feeling the same way. I've asked for advice on this board as well as one of the FB pages for Washington waterfowl hunting, and because of the help I've received I've been able to scrounge enough non-tox shells, both steel and Bismuth, to get me out hunting. Keep at it....
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Waterfowl loads, impossible to find and can’t hunt with out them, just facts not excuses. Sorry for the confusion
Rogers has some, better hurry:
https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/winchester-super-x-12ga-3-1-1-4oz-1400fps
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I have been finding or seeing waterfowl ammo each week. It just takes persistance if you want to get it. Many of the bigger stores are getting it, but it sells out quick. Find out which days the stores get inventory and make a stop on those days. If it supposed to be on the shelf by opening time, that's what you need to do. I purchased 12 cases this year as I saw it coming.
Every morning check out Rogers sporting goods and Macks PW. They both have been getting shells weekly. If your picky and will only shoot a specific kind, good luck. Cabelas, Sportsman, Wal Mart and others have been getting shells regularly. Went into North 40 a few weeks back and they had shells. Stopped in at Ace in Winthrop and they had shells.
Went into All American Armory yesterday and they had about 8 cases of 3-1/2" Kent shells. Skagit arms had a bunch of Fiocchi show up last week, but I think it was gone by Saturday.
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Rogers has been pretty good at keeping 12 gauge loads in stock during this pandemic. Just keep checking their site.
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I have been finding or seeing waterfowl ammo each week. It just takes persistance if you want to get it. Many of the bigger stores are getting it, but it sells out quick. Find out which days the stores get inventory and make a stop on those days. If it supposed to be on the shelf by opening time, that's what you need to do. I purchased 12 cases this year as I saw it coming.
Every morning check out Rogers sporting goods and Macks PW. They both have been getting shells weekly. If your picky and will only shoot a specific kind, good luck. Cabelas, Sportsman, Wal Mart and others have been getting shells regularly. Went into North 40 a few weeks back and they had shells. Stopped in at Ace in Winthrop and they had shells.
Went into All American Armory yesterday and they had about 8 cases of 3-1/2" Kent shells. Skagit arms had a bunch of Fiocchi show up last week, but I think it was gone by Saturday.
Great points- it takes a bit of hustle and maybe (gasp!) some extra work. It's not 2016 where you went into your LGS and tried to get a deal.
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I even found .410 shells last week at Sportsman and found more yesterday at Wal Mart. Those have been hard to come by. $18.99 a box at Sportsmand for 3" and $12.89 a box for 2-3/4" at Wal Mart.
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Waterfowl loads, impossible to find and can’t hunt with out them, just facts not excuses. Sorry for the confusion
Rogers has some, better hurry:
https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/winchester-super-x-12ga-3-1-1-4oz-1400fps
46 products and only one shows coming soon. Rest SOL or out of stock.
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Waterfowl loads, impossible to find and can’t hunt with out them, just facts not excuses. Sorry for the confusion
Rogers has some, better hurry:
https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/winchester-super-x-12ga-3-1-1-4oz-1400fps
46 products and only one shows coming soon. Rest SOL or out of stock.
I did say "hurry". :chuckle:
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I live on the east side and population has increased About 100k in 2 years and it shows. Shelves cleaned and I’ll keep checking.
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North 40 in Airway Heights had some steel when I was there a few days ago. Not sure what today's situation is. I scored 4 boxes of Federal 3" #4's at the Spokane Valley Walmart the other day for $12 a box.
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North 40 in Airway Heights had some steel when I was there a few days ago. Not sure what today's situation is. I scored 4 boxes of Federal 3" #4's at the Spokane Valley Walmart the other day for $12 a box.
Sounds good, got sniped today according people working at the places I visited but my time will come!
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Keep at it, just check as many places as you can as often as you can.
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I go to the store 1-2 times a week and if they have some, I buy a box or two. I go different days & different times and have been pretty successful at staying stocked up.
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Only found one place online stocked, got good ammo in the cart only to find out I had to live in Canada on check out! That close to buying a license but still too far.
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I have been finding or seeing waterfowl ammo each week. It just takes persistance if you want to get it. Many of the bigger stores are getting it, but it sells out quick. Find out which days the stores get inventory and make a stop on those days. If it supposed to be on the shelf by opening time, that's what you need to do. I purchased 12 cases this year as I saw it coming.
Every morning check out Rogers sporting goods and Macks PW. They both have been getting shells weekly. If your picky and will only shoot a specific kind, good luck. Cabelas, Sportsman, Wal Mart and others have been getting shells regularly. Went into North 40 a few weeks back and they had shells. Stopped in at Ace in Winthrop and they had shells.
Went into All American Armory yesterday and they had about 8 cases of 3-1/2" Kent shells. Skagit arms had a bunch of Fiocchi show up last week, but I think it was gone by Saturday.
This is the best advice! I have found the same results. Also like you said don't be picky. I have never used 3.5" shells before, but it was all that was available at a couple stores so i said what the heck?! Man do they sure put ducks to sleep :chuckle:
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Not sure about the legality, but putting up a game cam in Walmart and patterning the movement might be the way to go. :dunno: :chuckle:
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Not sure about the legality, but putting up a game cam in Walmart and patterning the movement might be the way to go. :dunno: :chuckle:
That is what I had to do for toilet paper at one time!
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Delta sent me an email and I informed them due to supply chain shortages of hunting ammunition I won’t even purchase a license.
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Anyone checked online with BOSS lately. Prices are up, but not out of reach. Picked up some cases in the spring to try. Switched out from my steel loads last weekend. The stuff works real well. Better in fact than what I need. Tryed some long 30yd pokes. No problem. At least it is better than sitting at home.
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Still can’t find any Hornady 162 ELDX
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Still can’t find any Hornady 162 ELDX
Probably for the best...wouldn't be much left of the duck to eat...
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Another avenue:
https://ammoseek.com/
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Still can’t find any Hornady 162 ELDX
Probably for the best...wouldn't be much left of the duck to eat...
:chuckle: :chuckle:
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Oh crap didn’t notice sportsmans only allows 2 boxes per person. Can’t do a season on only 2 boxes of shells if I find 2 or better 3.5 inch anyways. Maybe next year but will keep looking I guess. Whew, just glad I didn’t spend that kind of cash on license and stamps atm!
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Skagit Arms got in 30 cases of Kent today and I think they all sold by 6:00 pm this evening.
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Roger's has Migra 2/4 blend in 12g 3" this morning. $250/case
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Oh crap didn’t notice sportsmans only allows 2 boxes per person. Can’t do a season on only 2 boxes of shells if I find 2 or better 3.5 inch anyways. Maybe next year but will keep looking I guess. Whew, just glad I didn’t spend that kind of cash on license and stamps atm!
Its pretty easy to find it. If you want to throw in the towel thats great, one less person shooting 3.5" is fine with me, hahah.
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2 boxes gets what, 3 hunts? On the way home from those three hunts hit three stores and you will likely be able to keep on hunting all year.
Many online retailers are getting it on a regular basis, I just bought some more duck and goose loads regular prices and free shipping.
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Can't imagine not having ammo to hunt with. Honest questions, I am curious as to the folks that have none, and may be skipping a season. Are cases too expensive? Storage reasons, do you normally just grab shells before a hunt? I'm anticipating a constant rush to grab any available. I still have a few seasons worth.
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Can't imagine not having ammo to hunt with. Honest questions, I am curious as to the folks that have none, and may be skipping a season. Are cases too expensive? Storage reasons, do you normally just grab shells before a hunt? I'm anticipating a constant rush to grab any available. I still have a few seasons worth.
Out of stock is the theme instead of too expensive. Unfortunately I just don’t like old ammo, fresh is best, and can get the new and approved stuff.
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Can't imagine not having ammo to hunt with. Honest questions, I am curious as to the folks that have none, and may be skipping a season. Are cases too expensive? Storage reasons, do you normally just grab shells before a hunt? I'm anticipating a constant rush to grab any available. I still have a few seasons worth.
Out of stock is the theme instead of too expensive. Unfortunately I just don’t like old ammo, fresh is best, and can get the new and approved stuff.
Only out of stock as those that are on top of it are buying it. :tup:
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Unfortunately all thumbs down for me with full time job. Can’t be a part time shopper anymore in ammo.
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Unfortunately all thumbs down for me with full time job. Can’t be a part time shopper anymore in ammo.
Search online every morning. The bigger retailers get shells in online. Cabela's, Sportman's, Max Prairie Wings, Rogers etc. It's out there with a little effort...
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So you’re not going to hunt because you can only buy 50 rounds at a time? I hope I’m not out of line, but that seems pretty ridiculous to me. A lot of us have been getting 1-2 boxes here and there when we come across them & I haven’t had to sit out at all.
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So you’re not going to hunt because you can only buy 50 rounds at a time? I hope I’m not out of line, but that seems pretty ridiculous to me. A lot of us have been getting 1-2 boxes here and there when we come across them & I haven’t had to sit out at all.
I can’t even find two boxes and if I did it probably wouldn’t be even worth a license. I went to sportsman’s today and was considered crazy thinking I was going to find ammunition. He didn’t even look at me while keeping his nose buried in a book where the sell guns.
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https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/federal-speed-shok-steel-waterfowl-12-gauge-3-1-1-8-oz?quantity=1&shot_size=110
Just about every time I check Rogers there is something available. May not be my first choice in ammo, but something that will work.
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https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/federal-speed-shok-steel-waterfowl-12-gauge-3-1-1-8-oz?quantity=1&shot_size=110
Just about every time I check Rogers there is something available. May not be my first choice in ammo, but something that will work.
Miracle something available but don’t want a whole case of 3 inch 1 shot when something good comes up. Would not mind spoon feeding the ammo bag with that waiting.
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Somebody selling some ammo on the classified forum for a healthy price.
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https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/federal-speed-shok-steel-waterfowl-12-gauge-3-1-1-8-oz?quantity=1&shot_size=110
Just about every time I check Rogers there is something available. May not be my first choice in ammo, but something that will work.
Miracle something available but don’t want a whole case of 3 inch 1 shot when something good comes up. Would not mind spoon feeding the ammo bag with that waiting.
I just checked & they have a case of BlackCloud 3 shot. That’s a good waterfowl load.
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https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/federal-speed-shok-steel-waterfowl-12-gauge-3-1-1-8-oz?quantity=1&shot_size=110
Just about every time I check Rogers there is something available. May not be my first choice in ammo, but something that will work.
Miracle something available but don’t want a whole case of 3 inch 1 shot when something good comes up. Would not mind spoon feeding the ammo bag with that waiting.
I just checked & they have a case of BlackCloud 3 shot. That’s a good waterfowl load.
How is their 3 shot for geese? I use hyper 2 in the past or other non tox. Steel has been BB or better for geese. I have a nice combo duck/goose area.
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https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/federal-speed-shok-steel-waterfowl-12-gauge-3-1-1-8-oz?quantity=1&shot_size=110
Just about every time I check Rogers there is something available. May not be my first choice in ammo, but something that will work.
Miracle something available but don’t want a whole case of 3 inch 1 shot when something good comes up. Would not mind spoon feeding the ammo bag with that waiting.
I just checked & they have a case of BlackCloud 3 shot. That’s a good waterfowl load.
How is their 3 shot for geese? I use hyper 2 in the past or other non tox. Steel has been BB or better for geese. I have a nice combo duck/goose area.
Oh my god. Quit your bitchin. Put your gear for sale & watch tv. Lots of solutions have been put up here for you but something is wrong with every one of them. You’re whining just to whine at this point.
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https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/federal-speed-shok-steel-waterfowl-12-gauge-3-1-1-8-oz?quantity=1&shot_size=110
Just about every time I check Rogers there is something available. May not be my first choice in ammo, but something that will work.
Miracle something available but don’t want a whole case of 3 inch 1 shot when something good comes up. Would not mind spoon feeding the ammo bag with that waiting.
I just checked & they have a case of BlackCloud 3 shot. That’s a good waterfowl load.
How is their 3 shot for geese? I use hyper 2 in the past or other non tox. Steel has been BB or better for geese. I have a nice combo duck/goose area.
Oh my god. Quit your bitchin. Put your gear for sale & watch tv. Lots of solutions have been put up here for you but something is wrong with every one of them. You’re whining just to whine at this point.
Reality is real and nothing has been available for for a solution of the type of hunting I do. Sorry for the truth and in a pinch I’ve never been in before. Good luck, I need it.
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https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/federal-speed-shok-steel-waterfowl-12-gauge-3-1-1-8-oz?quantity=1&shot_size=110
Just about every time I check Rogers there is something available. May not be my first choice in ammo, but something that will work.
Miracle something available but don’t want a whole case of 3 inch 1 shot when something good comes up. Would not mind spoon feeding the ammo bag with that waiting.
I just checked & they have a case of BlackCloud 3 shot. That’s a good waterfowl load.
How is their 3 shot for geese? I use hyper 2 in the past or other non tox. Steel has been BB or better for geese. I have a nice combo duck/goose area.
Oh my god. Quit your bitchin. Put your gear for sale & watch tv. Lots of solutions have been put up here for you but something is wrong with every one of them. You’re whining just to whine at this point.
Reality is real and nothing has been available for for a solution of the type of hunting I do. Sorry for the truth and in a pinch I’ve never been in before. Good luck, I need it.
Have you said what it is you're actually after?
I've helped and been helped with ammo from this board.
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It is more about finding a possible new avenue to find ammo generally but specifically like hypersonic and hevi brad bb.
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https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/federal-speed-shok-steel-waterfowl-12-gauge-3-1-1-8-oz?quantity=1&shot_size=110
Just about every time I check Rogers there is something available. May not be my first choice in ammo, but something that will work.
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Miracle something available but don’t want a whole case of 3 inch 1 shot when something good comes up. Would not mind spoon feeding the ammo bag with that waiting.
I just checked & they have a case of BlackCloud 3 shot. That’s a good waterfowl load.
How is their 3 shot for geese? I use hyper 2 in the past or other non tox. Steel has been BB or better for geese. I have a nice combo duck/goose area.
Oh my god. Quit your bitchin. Put your gear for sale & watch tv. Lots of solutions have been put up here for you but something is wrong with every one of them. You’re whining just to whine at this point.
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https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/federal-speed-shok-steel-waterfowl-12-gauge-3-1-1-8-oz?quantity=1&shot_size=110
Just about every time I check Rogers there is something available. May not be my first choice in ammo, but something that will work.
Miracle something available but don’t want a whole case of 3 inch 1 shot when something good comes up. Would not mind spoon feeding the ammo bag with that waiting.
I just checked & they have a case of BlackCloud 3 shot. That’s a good waterfowl load.
How is their 3 shot for geese? I use hyper 2 in the past or other non tox. Steel has been BB or better for geese. I have a nice combo duck/goose area.
Oh my god. Quit your bitchin. Put your gear for sale & watch tv. Lots of solutions have been put up here for you but something is wrong with every one of them. You’re whining just to whine at this point.
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My hunting buddy has been on it for almost a week as well no word from him yet. Glad I didn’t plan a hunt trip this year as I almost did.
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Walmart in Yakima off Terrace Heights Ave had Winchester 3" about 2 cases of 3's and 2 cases of BBB on the shelf last week. They were 1550 FPS and about $17.00 a box limit 3.
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https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/federal-speed-shok-steel-waterfowl-12-gauge-3-1-1-8-oz?quantity=1&shot_size=110
Just about every time I check Rogers there is something available. May not be my first choice in ammo, but something that will work.
Miracle something available but don’t want a whole case of 3 inch 1 shot when something good comes up. Would not mind spoon feeding the ammo bag with that waiting.
I just checked & they have a case of BlackCloud 3 shot. That’s a good waterfowl load.
How is their 3 shot for geese? I use hyper 2 in the past or other non tox. Steel has been BB or better for geese. I have a nice combo duck/goose area.
Oh my god. Quit your bitchin. Put your gear for sale & watch tv. Lots of solutions have been put up here for you but something is wrong with every one of them. You’re whining just to whine at this point.
This. I have found plenty of cases of BB. Hypersonic is a gimic anyway.
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My hunting buddy has been on it for almost a week as well no word from him yet. Glad I didn’t plan a hunt trip this year as I almost did.
What is the ammo your in need of? You only shoot a certain brand, size or speed? I am seeing ammo every week at this point. If you want to hunt, you utilize whats available.
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Like the hevi brand and Remington hypersonic which works great in cold weather. Wish I could get to yaka Vegas.
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I still have the two cases I offered the original poster of this topic. I'll make the same offer again. Hevi steel 3" 2 shot for exactly what I paid for it, 219.00 a case plus 30.00 shipping.
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Are you one of those people that find an excuse in anything if it takes a little effort? Post before me just offered you what u need to get out and get some birds and not even a response to him , many many places have it U HAVE TO MAKE EFFORT like the rest of us . Quit whining sport and make some effort
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Are you one of those people that find an excuse in anything if it takes a little effort? Post before me just offered you what u need to get out and get some birds and not even a response to him , many many places have it U HAVE TO MAKE EFFORT like the rest of us . Quit whining sport and make some effort
:yeah: Ashquack put out a nice offer
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I still have the two cases I offered the original poster of this topic. I'll make the same offer again. Hevi steel 3" 2 shot for exactly what I paid for it, 219.00 a case plus 30.00 shipping.
PM Sent
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https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/federal-speed-shok-steel-waterfowl-12-gauge-3-1-1-8-oz?quantity=1&shot_size=110
Just about every time I check Rogers there is something available. May not be my first choice in ammo, but something that will work.
Miracle something available but don’t want a whole case of 3 inch 1 shot when something good comes up. Would not mind spoon feeding the ammo bag with that waiting.
I just checked & they have a case of BlackCloud 3 shot. That’s a good waterfowl load.
How is their 3 shot for geese? I use hyper 2 in the past or other non tox. Steel has been BB or better for geese. I have a nice combo duck/goose area.
Growing up in the public marshes of WI, where steel shot was required as early as 1976, we used #2-2 3/4" for geese all of the time but often had a #1 behind it. Then again, we kept our shots less than 35-40 yards... we got most of what came in. ;-)
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I still have the two cases I offered the original poster of this topic. I'll make the same offer again. Hevi steel 3" 2 shot for exactly what I paid for it, 219.00 a case plus 30.00 shipping.
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Didn't get your message. I sent you one.
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I still have the two cases I offered the original poster of this topic. I'll make the same offer again. Hevi steel 3" 2 shot for exactly what I paid for it, 219.00 a case plus 30.00 shipping.
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Didn't get your message. I sent you one.
Got it. Responded by text.
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I still have the two cases I offered the original poster of this topic. I'll make the same offer again. Hevi steel 3" 2 shot for exactly what I paid for it, 219.00 a case plus 30.00 shipping.
Thank you for offer as I believe won’t meet the needs of the type of hunting I do. Again thank you for not playing arm chair QB by trying to put yourself in my shoes.
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Glad someone was able to benefit from my post. Sorry for confusing some.
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I still have the two cases I offered the original poster of this topic. I'll make the same offer again. Hevi steel 3" 2 shot for exactly what I paid for it, 219.00 a case plus 30.00 shipping.
This will kill everything that flies, from teal to big westerners and everything in between out to 47 yards (40 for big geese), stone cold dead in the air. It is the 165 gr. .30-06 of waterfowl loads. Whoever would turn this down if they did not have ammo simply does not like to hunt, but loves to whine.
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Waterfowl loads, impossible to find and can’t hunt with out them, just facts not excuses. Sorry for the confusion
Still need some? I could spare a few boxes. I live in Enumclaw
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Just a sample of a good hunt with friends.
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This is the type of problems trying to buy ammo. Says I can add to cart but won’t.
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Yeah it took me a month of daily looking before i finally got my case this year.
Do you use ammoseek?
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Yeah it took me a month of daily looking before i finally got my case this year.
Do you use ammoseek?
Trying gunbroker for the first time and got a bid 5 hours left! Thanks for seek and will check out soon.
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Won a bid on gunbroker today for 6 boxes 3.5 inch from Tennessee. Never thought it would come to buying ammo like this. Thanks everyone for the help.
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I spoke too soon. My ammunition ended up at another place in the USA and their ammunition is heading towards me. Looks like ammo is becoming more available online at least.
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Last week Wal Mart had a bunch of Winchester 3" #3 shot in stock at multiple stores. I grabbed two more cases.