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Need a good 12 ga 2 3/4 shell
Need a good 12 ga 2 3/4 shell
Started by barry, May 03, 2016, 12:52:43 PM
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barry
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Need a good 12 ga 2 3/4 shell
May 03, 2016, 12:52:43 PM
Want to use my old Rem 1100 to take another turkey.
It's chambered for 2 3/4
What do you guys think about the Winchester Rooster XR 2 3/4 load?
I've been told it's the same as the Winchester Longbeard load.
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May 03, 2016, 02:20:41 PM
That's a good load, Winchester XX Turkey load is even better.
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May 03, 2016, 02:24:37 PM
I have my Dad's old Browning A5 in 12 gauge 2-3/4". I use the factory full choke with it shooting Federal Premium Heavyweight #7 turkey loads using the Flight Control wad. Shoots good out to 45 yards.
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May 03, 2016, 02:36:54 PM
Anything that says #7 on the box that is not lead....
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May 03, 2016, 04:51:10 PM
Hevi-13 #6 1 1/2 ounces 2 3/4". What I shoot and love the load! Patterns beautifully in a fixed full choke out to 40 yds. Wouldn't try it over 40 yds, though.
However, from checking Hevi-Shot's website today, they must be manufacturing that load as 1 1/4 ounces now. I bought up a bunch of the 1 1/2 ounce shells when a local store put them on sale couple years ago.
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May 03, 2016, 05:00:04 PM
I wonder if the Rooster XR is close to the same as the old box of Winchester Super Pheasant I have? I shot it a few times out of my Encore @20-40yd yards and it actually did ok out to 40. It's 1-3/8oz #5 shot.
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May 03, 2016, 08:35:36 PM
Federal 2 3/4" Heavyweight 7s would be my choice.
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#7
May 03, 2016, 09:29:42 PM
Plenty of good 2 3/4 shells out there Nitro Mags #6, Remington Premier #6, Remington Duplex 4x6, Winchester Supreme 1 1/2 ounce Extra Long Range in #5 or #6.
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May 03, 2016, 09:35:59 PM
Great tips, used the XX in that gun for alot of years. Wish they make a sht sthorter barrel than 26 in or I migill be using it. Mike
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May 04, 2016, 12:48:00 AM
Even the 1.5oz super x #5's shoot good in a couple of my only shotguns, the Rem express shells are adiqate to 30yds. If you can keep the shots under 30yds, pretty much any target load will get the job done, past 30 and things can get iffy.
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May 04, 2016, 06:29:23 AM
I believe federal used to make a 2 3/4" shell with their mega weight #7 shot. Don't know if they still do but it would be something to look into.
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May 04, 2016, 08:45:09 AM
I used my grandfather's Model 12 this spring to take a nice gobbler. At 20 yards, a heavy load #6 did the job.
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May 04, 2016, 12:19:20 PM
There is some Win XR #6 2 3/4" at Jerry's Gun shop in Ardmore OK. I don't know if they are willing to ship.
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May 10, 2016, 09:12:52 PM
if you could find some, the Winchester XX 2-3/4" magnum 1-5/8oz load is a fine load in an older shotgun
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