TSS recommendations

[trackerbucky]

I'm considering switching from Hevi-shot Magnum blend to TSS.  Conventional wisdom on the board seems to be 3 inch #9 shot works best.  When I check availability on line I see 3 inch TSS loads ranging from 1 3/4 oz (Federal Premium) to 2 3/8 oz (Winchester Long Beard).  Heavier loads are generally lower advertised velocity.  What is everyone's preference and rationale for your preferred TSS loads?

Thanks

[kwild835]

My recommendation would be to stick with magblends if they work.
Currently TSS is $200plus a pound. Probably can find shells this year, but it could be tough going forward.

[trackerbucky]

I'd be happy to continue using the mag blends, but I'm running low and I can't find them.  As near as I can tell they're out of stock everywhere and listed as currently unavailable on the Hevi shot web site. I submitted a question on the web site asking if they were still making them. I received a reply that they would get back to me, but I haven't heard from them yet.

[TooTallOutdoorss]

My recommendation would be to try 1-2 different brands from your basspro or cabelas that are within your price range and once you find the one you like bulk up cause prices are only going to get higher. Some brands are already going for 100$ a box of five but there are still some like herters and federal you can give a try for cheaper. i myself am also getting into TSS and I just bought some herters Im going to test and if they work for my standards I am going to get a bunch of boxes that should last me a couple years so i dont have to buy more when the prices rise.

[Dtrkyman]

Much more than a 1 5/8th oz is just for show in my opinion!

Find a 1.5 to 1.75 oz load of 9s and buy as many as you can stomach!

Otherwise in 12ga Longbeard are plenty!


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[turkeykiller41]

If you are shooting a 12 gauge, why would you need to shoot TSS call him in to under 40 yds and shoot him with lead.

[Gooserbat]

You probably better stick with what you got.  Tss is not looking like a good option going forward unless you are already stocked up.

[davisd9]

I would shoot the lowest payload I could if shooting 9s. Too many have gotten caught up in it takes 300 pellets in a 10" circle to kill a turkey, myself included. 1-3/4 oz load will do plenty in a 12 ga and 1-1/2 oz load is plenty in a 20 gauge.


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[GobbleNut]

I would shoot the lowest payload I could if shooting 9s. Too many have gotten caught up in it takes 300 pellets in a 10" circle to kill a turkey, myself included. 1-3/4 oz load will do plenty in a 12 ga and 1-1/2 oz load is plenty in a 20 gauge.

Agreed. If you are shooting a 12, ANY TSS (turkey) load will kill a gobbler at the ranges any of us should be pulling the trigger at. Don't get caught up in the hysteria of pellet counting...unless that is "your thang".   

[Gooserbat]

I would shoot the lowest payload I could if shooting 9s. Too many have gotten caught up in it takes 300 pellets in a 10" circle to kill a turkey, myself included. 1-3/4 oz load will do plenty in a 12 ga and 1-1/2 oz load is plenty in a 20 gauge.


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I've been shooting a 2 oz load for years and I've been thinking about reducing it to 1 3/4 oz myself.  Plenty of performance with that payload.

[2eagles]

I tried some Federal 20ga 2 3/4", 1 1/8oz, #9 tss. Patterned them yesterday. No bird is going to make it through that load at 40 yards. Simply amazing.
I was using Magnum Blend and straight 7's in my 20 gauge with great success but these were much better.