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Model 12 ammo options

Started by CntrlPAlongbeard, February 23, 2022, 01:24:14 AM

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CntrlPAlongbeard

My father has a model 12. It'll only take 2 3/4" shells.
He's shot Winchester super X forever but we'd like to step up to something a little better for ammunition this year.
Apex is sold out of everything. I can't find 2 3/4 TSS or heavyweight In anything else.

Anyone know any other options I'm missing for better 2 3/4" ammo.
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Matt76cmich

Send Wilson's Custom Loads a message on Facebook or give them a call, their number is on their web page. They had 35 boxes or so of 12ga 2 3/4" #9 when I ordered 3 boxes. They are taking orders by check or money order until they can get a company to do their online sales. First company backed out of them in the middle of their pre opening sale when they found out they were selling ammunition.

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A few years back I patterned some Remington Nitro 2.75" x 4's thru my 12 and got 73 in the 10 at 40 yds. Not a ton but more than adequate to kill a rooster... :camohat:
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crow

get ahold of Foxtrot ammo, he loads 2.75" tss and I think he also has lower pressure loads for older guns

Nice patterning loads

Mallard1897

Winchester does still make 2-3/4 long beard XR or Rooster XR (same load as far as I can tell).

It's not new-fangled TSS but it patterns decent in older fixed choked 2-3/4 guns in my experience. Not sure how old your father's Model 12 is but it's not always recommended to shoot TSS through older guns. To each their own.

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ChesterCopperpot

Apex 2.75" 2oz. Turns a Model 12 into a monster.


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quackaddict

Winchester Super Pheasants are dang good patterning "plain" loads, if you can find any.


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BINK McCARTY

Is it a fixed choke or screw-in?

CntrlPAlongbeard

Quote from: BINK McCARTY on February 26, 2022, 06:56:12 AM
Is it a fixed choke or screw-in?


Fixed choke. And the barrel is either 30 or 32" long.
You are going to find him endlessly fascinating, occasionally easy, regularly difficult, and frequently impossible, but never dull. -Col. Tom Kelly

CntrlPAlongbeard

Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on February 25, 2022, 07:08:11 AM
Apex 2.75" 2oz. Turns a Model 12 into a monster.


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If anyone sees where this becomes available please post it. I can't find any other TSS in 2 3/4.
You are going to find him endlessly fascinating, occasionally easy, regularly difficult, and frequently impossible, but never dull. -Col. Tom Kelly

crow

Quote from: CntrlPAlongbeard on March 02, 2022, 02:20:12 PM
Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on February 25, 2022, 07:08:11 AM
Apex 2.75" 2oz. Turns a Model 12 into a monster.


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If anyone sees where this becomes available please post it. I can't find any other TSS in 2 3/4.


go on foxtrotammo website and call him up, he has a good 2.75 12 gauge load

Spring Creek Calls

I shoot Foxtrot Mini Twisters in my Model 12. 2-3/4" shell with 1-5/8 ounce of 8.5's. They're a bit easier on the old gun and deadly on the turkey. 
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CntrlPAlongbeard

Quote from: crow on March 02, 2022, 06:08:36 PM
Quote from: CntrlPAlongbeard on March 02, 2022, 02:20:12 PM
Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on February 25, 2022, 07:08:11 AM
Apex 2.75" 2oz. Turns a Model 12 into a monster.


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If anyone sees where this becomes available please post it. I can't find any other TSS in 2 3/4.


go on foxtrotammo website and call him up, he has a good 2.75 12 gauge load

Alright I went to the website. All sold out be I emailed him and he replied in like 10 seconds and said he's making more and they should be available Next week. He recommended the mini twisters.
You are going to find him endlessly fascinating, occasionally easy, regularly difficult, and frequently impossible, but never dull. -Col. Tom Kelly

crow

 :icon_thumright:

see the post above yours,
Mikes model 12 shot some great looking patterns with them

Spring Creek Calls

Quote from: CntrlPAlongbeard on February 26, 2022, 08:14:51 AM
Quote from: BINK McCARTY on February 26, 2022, 06:56:12 AM
Is it a fixed choke or screw-in?


Fixed choke. And the barrel is either 30 or 32" long.

I stopped turkey hunting my Model 12 years ago because of the 32" barrel. I agonized over reducing the barrel (to 26") and adding choke tubes. I finally did it and am really glad I did. Now I'm hunting it again with the Mini Twisters.
2014  SE Call Makers Short Box 2nd Place
2017  Buckeye Challenge Long Box 5th Place
2018  Mountain State Short Box 2nd Place
2019  Mountain State Short Box 1st Place
2019  NWTF Great Lakes Scratch Box 4th Place
2020 NWTF GNCC Amateur 5th Place Box
2021 Mountain State 3rd Place Short Box
2021 SE Callmakers 1st & 2nd Short Box
E-mail: gobblez@aol.com
Website: springcreekturkeycalls.weebly.com