Hevi Shot Magnum Blend Shells

[ATbuckhunter]

Anyone ever use Hevi Shot Magnum Blend shells low recoil? Im thinking about getting some for next season. 

[WNY Bowhunter]

No. But, I've used the regular ones since they first came out 4 or 5 seasons ago. IMHO hevishot is worth the price tag!!!

[ATbuckhunter]

No. But, I've used the regular ones since they first came out 4 or 5 seasons ago. IMHO hevishot is worth the price tag!!!

Price tag was the reason I didn't buy it already. Looks like the magnum blend is less expensive than the regular ones. 

[MACHINIST]

I used to shoot the blends,would shoot them again in a instant.Bad MOFO shells!!! I tried longbeards this year and hey group a touch better and you get 10 shots for 25 and Hevi blends are 5 for 25-30 depending on where you buy.Hevi shot has a rebate on there ste if you buy soon so make sure if you can you take advantage of that.I have used it the last 2 years.Takes the sting out of the $$$ part of the equation.

[WNY Bowhunter]

Price tag was the reason I didn't buy it already. Looks like the magnum blend is less expensive than the regular ones.

I meant that I have used (and still use) the regular mag blends. Prior to that I also used hevi 6s and even straight 7s.

Edited May 28, 2014 by WNY Bowhunter

[WNY Bowhunter]

I plan on given the Win. Longbeard XR shells a try after season to see if they live up to their hype...

Edited May 28, 2014 by WNY Bowhunter

[ATbuckhunter]

What choke do you suggest I use?

[Terry]

I also use the mag blends. I use the Hevi13 choke and get good numbers with my 870sm.

[MACHINIST]

I used the Primos jellyhead with mine and the pattern was good out to 45,never patterned farther than that

[rotorooter23]

I have used them for 2 years now and worth every penny. I have mine paired up with a Kicks choke. the patterns are very impressive out to 60+ yards. If I can find a picture I will post it. Kicks says not to use the hevi shot but I did a lot of research and no one has had a problem with it & neither have I. All in all if you think about it, how many shells do you actually shoot a year? I will gladly pay 30 dollars for a box of 5 shells if I keep getting results like I get. 

[MACHINIST]

^^^this^^^ They are worth the $$ especially if you only shoot 5 shells a year between hunting and making sure POI in still on.Hell I spend more in snacks and coffee on my way to hunting during the week most weeks!!

[moog5050]

At machinists advice, I went with the Magnum blend and jellyhead choke.  They do pattern great.  Can't attest to how well they kill turkey as I have yet to shoot at one, but they sure look deadly.  lol

[ATbuckhunter]

I have used them for 2 years now and worth every penny. I have mine paired up with a Kicks choke. the patterns are very impressive out to 60+ yards. If I can find a picture I will post it. Kicks says not to use the hevi shot but I did a lot of research and no one has had a problem with it & neither have I. All in all if you think about it, how many shells do you actually shoot a year? I will gladly pay 30 dollars for a box of 5 shells if I keep getting results like I get. 

I probably will only shoot from 1-3 shells a year after I get the gun patterned. I think if I shot up to 5 shells a year it would still be worth it. 

 

Any one ever use Indian creek choke? I hear some really good things with them. 

[WNY Bowhunter]

Yes, Indian Creek make a great choke.  I used one for a couple of seasons with my Browning BPS but have since switched to a Pure Gold.  Both chokes patterned about the same but the IC was a pain to clean.

 

What brand/model gun are you using?

Edited May 28, 2014 by WNY Bowhunter

[ATbuckhunter]

Yes, Indian Creek make a great choke.  I used one for a couple of seasons with my Browning BPS but have since switched to a Pure Gold.  Both chokes patterned about the same but the IC was a pain to clean.

 

What brand/model gun are you using?

I never even think about cleaning my chokes. I have a Mossberg 535 ATS 12 gauge 3 1/2". 

[turkeyfeathers]

Why the low recoil? You''l never feel the stouter load when you pull the trigger on a bird. Now paper....that's another story

[ATbuckhunter]

Why the low recoil? You''l never feel the stouter load when you pull the trigger on a bird. Now paper....that's another story

I know ill never feel it when i shoot at a turkey but i will when i'm patterning it lol. 

[MACHINIST]

Get a lead sled,worth every penny especially when patterning big bang shotguns!!!

[turkeyfeathers]

I know ill never feel it when i shoot at a turkey but i will when i'm patterning it lol. 

That's what friends are for . 

[mpavlus]

I shoot a Mossberg 835 in 3 1/2 inch. Started shooting Remington Premiere Mags #4. Switched to Federal flight control shells 3 1/2 #4 because they patterned a little better. This year I tried the Winchester XR Long Beard 3 1/2 #4 and was impressed with the patterns at 20 yd. 30 yd. and 40 yd. Filled both tags useing them this year. Worked good in my gun.

[turkeyfeathers]

Touched off a 3.5" heavi mag blend today from my 1187 on a bird. Never felt it. 39 yards with bottom of my pattern. Not a pellet in either breast. Crumpled him.

[ATbuckhunter]

Nice any pics turkeyfeathers?

 

[turkeyfeathers]

Yes, pics are in Nemisis bird thread

[ATbuckhunter]

Nice bird Turkeyfeathers!

[Five Seasons]

I love the hevi-13 out of my 835. Never do I seem to feel the kick with the adrenaline going... Patterning is a different story haha