Hunting Washington Forum
Other Hunting => Waterfowl => Topic started by: CP on December 15, 2010, 01:42:11 PM
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What’s the best cheap shell out there?
I haven’t found anything that outperforms the Win Xpert. or is cheaper.
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I really like the winchester xperts too! I have had bad luck with the other cheap ones...including remington sportsman...junk!
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When they're not sold out, you can by a case of BC 2 3/4" 3's at http://store.rogerssportinggoods.com/servlet/-strse-2638/federal%2C-federal-premium%2C-federal/Detail (http://store.rogerssportinggoods.com/servlet/-strse-2638/federal%2C-federal-premium%2C-federal/Detail) for $139 including shipping, or $14/box. Can't beat that!
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I really like the winchester xperts too! I have had bad luck with the other cheap ones...including remington sportsman...junk!
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sometime you can find kent faststeel for $12-14. i usually just use the cheapy xperts over decoys tho. seem to work.
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i always had great luck with the federal hi speed steel stuff. usually 15 a box and hammers em right. always had problems with remington and winchester shells. not sure why, but always have. they get jammed a lot for me. federal and heavi metal have never jammed once
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I really like the winchester xperts. Never had a problem with em.
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federal and heavi metal have never jammed once
Ditto
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Hevi-metal is a great round. i dont shoot federals because of price. where are you finding them for under $15? all the ones i find are closer to $20 :dunno:
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I really like Kent faststeel...usually go with 3 inch 4's or 2's..
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When you buy a case of shells from cabela's how many boxes are in it ?
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3" kents in 2's 3's or 4's whatever. Also I like the estate waterfowl loads pattern good, good price too.
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When you buy a case of shells from cabela's how many boxes are in it ?
10 boxes
3" kents in 2's 3's or 4's whatever. Also I like the estate waterfowl loads pattern good, good price too.
I loved those estates i cant find them anywhere now. it was all i used a couple years ago.
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Yeah I know they are good shells, I have half a box of bb's left, once in awhile hammers in yakima has some of them.
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When you buy a case of shells from cabela's how many boxes are in it ?
10 boxes
3" kents in 2's 3's or 4's whatever. Also I like the estate waterfowl loads pattern good, good price too.
I loved those estates i cant find them anywhere now. it was all i used a couple years ago.
Have you tried looking online for them? like Cheaperthandirt.com or anything? What Estates did you like?
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Estates are made by Federal.
Best deal around, 3" 1-1/4oz Federal Steel at Roger's for $99.99 shipped to your door. Beats Kents, Xperts, and Remington.
I buy most of my shells after the season. Last year I bought 3 cases at an average of about $5.50 a box.
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When you buy a case of shells from cabela's how many boxes are in it ?
10 boxes
3" kents in 2's 3's or 4's whatever. Also I like the estate waterfowl loads pattern good, good price too.
I loved those estates i cant find them anywhere now. it was all i used a couple years ago.
Have you tried looking online for them? like Cheaperthandirt.com or anything? What Estates did you like?
I think they were called heavy waterfowl or something. 1 1/4 oz. 3 inch
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I buy most of my shells after the season. Last year I bought 3 cases at an average of about $5.50 a box.
At rogers? I gotta get in on that
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When you buy a case of shells from cabela's how many boxes are in it ?
10 boxes
3" kents in 2's 3's or 4's whatever. Also I like the estate waterfowl loads pattern good, good price too.
I loved those estates i cant find them anywhere now. it was all i used a couple years ago.
Have you tried looking online for them? like Cheaperthandirt.com or anything? What Estates did you like?
I think they were called heavy waterfowl or something. 1 1/4 oz. 3 inch
I havent looked online for them. hate to give up my area. but dennis co. used to stock them and i would always stop by and pick up a couple boxes for $10 apiece. those things worked as good as any steel shot ive ever used under $20. 1 1/4 3" #2 or BB , i ended up with a case of xperts im shooting this year. but i would trade those in a second for the estates
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Man it's so close a $1 more Fiocchi Golden Duck $16.00, But $15 and under Winchester Xpert Both 3'' #2's
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theres a few places online where you can get wichester supremes for around $16 per box.those shoot pretty well, Jeff foiles killed tons of geese at city parks with em :chuckle:
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I really like Kent faststeel...usually go with 3 inch 4's or 2's..
3" 1 1/8oz 2's and 3's Kent Fastell... best value out there!
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theres a few places online where you can get wichester supremes for around $16 per box.those shoot pretty well, Jeff foiles killed tons of geese at city parks with em :chuckle:
when you peeling the sticker off your truck window? :chuckle:
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absolutely never!!! im still a loyal fan, why do you think i moved close to the city parks and golf courses :P
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I have some kent faststeel and estate .They are 3in 2,4,bbb.If anyone is interested let me know.
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I really like Kent faststeel...usually go with 3 inch 4's or 2's..
3" 1 1/8oz 2's and 3's Kent Fastell... best value out there!
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I have some kent faststeel and estate .They are 3in 2,4,bbb.If anyone is interested let me know.
How much?
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Over the years Kent Fasteel has been one of the best and consistent patterning shells I've patterned.
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I buy most of my shells after the season. Last year I bought 3 cases at an average of about $5.50 a box.
At rogers? I gotta get in on that
no, not at roger's... I'll let you know, after they go on sale.
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i'm having bad luck with sportsmans jamming in my gun. i wouldn't think that'd be too odd in an auto but it's an 870! i see wally world has nitro steel for around $15 a box, i might have to try those.
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i'm having bad luck with sportsmans jamming in my gun. i wouldn't think that'd be too odd in an auto but it's an 870! i see wally world has nitro steel for around $15 a box, i might have to try those.
My experience with Remington shotshells, No Bueno :'(
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I found the winchesters xpert steel at wal mart for 8.50 a box for 2 3/4 and maybe a dollar more for 3 inch, bought a box for me and two for my friend. But usually I just wait for the bi mart sales I rarely pay more than 12 bucks there.
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I buy most of my shells after the season. Last year I bought 3 cases at an average of about $5.50 a box.
At rogers? I gotta get in on that
no, not at roger's... I'll let you know, after they go on sale.
Thanks
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the cheapest thats takes down ducks i believe is kents i did work with them shells but i got 3" 3 shot and got 2 in one shot dropped 4 though
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I have my best luck with Kent Fasteel. Best and most consistant patterning load I've patterned. The 'blue box' Federals were some of the worst patterning of the factory loads I tried. Never tried the 'red box' Federals just because of the high price.
I know what this thread is about but price is unimportant if they pattern so bad that you have to shoot 2 or 3 more because they crippled rather than killed. The cheaper shells do not have the quality components in them like the more expensive shells do for the most part.
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I have 30 boxes of high velocity magnum steel by estate.3in #2's.If anyone is interested p.m me
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I 3inch #2s with a mod choke seem to work the best out of my 870 i use them on wigeons to honkers
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That is what i use most of the time .Every once in a while i use #4's.