Dorado Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Alright I'm in a bit of a quandary. I don't have the room to reload shotgun so I'm stuck buying mine. Does anybody know where to get 12ga Winchester AA featherlites or equivalent? Our Walmart usually carries them but only when it isn't bird season. They haven't had any for quite some time and I can't find them anywhere. Anybody have a clue where to find some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Stephen D Hill, SASS #56151 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Gander Mountain if ya got one near! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I haven't seen them in months. I finally started reloading shotgun shells as a result. Good luck! Grizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Harris #154 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Here BH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I haven't seen them a WalMart since last year. Sportsman's Warehouse carries them but there is no feather on the box anymore. There is a Winchester code on the old box that is the same on the new box. I would look up the code from the Winchester website for you, but our school has the site blocked. Maybe someone else can give you the code to look for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I would look up the code from the Winchester website for you... Maybe someone else can give you the code to look for. That would be Winchester's item number: AA12FL8 Good luck, GJ As normal, Recobs has them available for an on-line order, beating even Able Ammo on price now. http://www.recobstar....cfm/2,141.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ordnancebob Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I can find them at "Bass Pro" up here in Ontario. Arte et Marte Ordnancebob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olen Rugged Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Do a search on the words: winchester low recoil low noise I found 30 on-line businesses selling them, there are likely hundreds. Also shop for Nobel Sport and Remington STS. B&P (bandpusa.com) has free shipping on their "sub-sound" 2 1/2" round. Olen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curley Cole, SASS #56849 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 My Fold-up Loadin Bench It don't take much room at all. I do all mine on a folding sawhorse. (I haven't seen F/L around here in a while.) I have just under 2 cases for backup, and mostly reload. curley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Before I started reloading.. that's all I bought.. I always went to my reloading supply shop.. My question.. "Got any of these.. Winchester 12 gage AA low noise/low recoil?" His reply was always "Nope.. dont' stockem'.. they're for sissy shooters!" My reply always "Can ya order me some?" His reply always "How many cases ya want.. I'll order them" Just because it ain't on the shelf doesn't mean it's not available.. Rance Thinkin' Order em' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 To be honest no sooner did I ask this than I found them at basspro.com. I ordered some. lol always seems like as soon as I ask a question the answer just pops up and bites me in the butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 You may also want to be aware that it looks like they may have changed their packaging. Last time I went looking for the big yellow star, I looked right over a ton of 'em because the box was not the one that I was used to seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger SASS 10706 Life Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Next time you need some aa12fl8, contact me, I usually have a few extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Hair, SASS #29557 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Last time I bought a case was in Outdoor World, but that was a long, long time ago in a far, far away place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangler Jones, SASS # 64178 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 That would be Winchester's item number: AA12FL8 http://www.recobstar....cfm/2,141.html That last digit refers to shot size. If you find AA12FL7 or AA12FL9, they'll work just as well. I've usually been able to find 'em at Bass Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 I found what I think are replacing the Featherlites. They're called WinLite Target Loads. It's a black box with a large white feather on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I found what I think are replacing the Featherlites. They're called WinLite Target Loads. It's a black box with a large white feather on it. WinLites are no where near as good as the Featherlites (AA12FL#). They have a ribbed hull and a steel head. They don't shuck very well from lots of side-bys. Better to use the real featherlites (several folks have told you places to get them still), or to use the B&P sub-sound, or even Remington STS managed recoil. Now, if you are shooting a 97, it may make you no-never-mind. But, at least you were warned before you buy a case of them (stinking) WinLites. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Thank GJ I didn't know that about winlites. I'll stick to actual featherlites. Does anyone else make similar shells? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Thank GJ I didn't know that about winlites. I'll stick to actual featherlites. Does anyone else make similar shells? Dang, man, read the posts that are already on here. Oops, I mean, yep, there are several other choices for lite 12 gauge loads, as listed above. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Creek Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Federal Target Load Low Recoil-Subsonic 2 3/4 inches Muz Vel 900 FPS TGM123 7.5 This load is less expensive that WW Feather Lites. It works great in 87's and 97's and in "some" doubles. Buy a box of 25 and see if it works if you shoot a double. Stoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Harry, SASS #24924 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 nobel sport low recoil LR1 7/8 oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalinasKid Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 nobel sport low recoil LR1 7/8 oz +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancho Roy Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I was just at Bass Pro Shops and picked up Winchester "Xtra Light Target Loads" for $7.50 a box 12ga - 2 3/4 - 1oz - 7 1/2 shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I was just at Bass Pro Shops and picked up Winchester "Xtra Light Target Loads" for $7.50 a box 12ga - 2 3/4 - 1oz - 7 1/2 shot ribbed or smooth hulls? GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Mushman Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I was just at Bass Pro Shops and picked up Winchester "Xtra Light Target Loads" for $7.50 a box 12ga - 2 3/4 - 1oz - 7 1/2 shot Roy, I bought four boxes of these at Wallyworld a couple weeks ago for cheap 16yd trap practice. Ribbed hulls, steel base. Shot two boxes last weekend and you could not GIVE me any more. Not up to JUNK standards. Quality control non-existent: 1. Two shells in each box were oversize and would not fit smoothly in my Citori chambers. NEVER had that with any shell, any brand before. 2. Plus, each box had one squib - factory loads mind you! Never again. EDITED FOR CLARITY: The above shells are Winchester bargain "Super-Target", "Xtra-Lite Target Load" - 12ga, 2 3/4in, 2 3/4 Dr Eq, 1 oz, NUMBER 9 shot. "TRGTL129" Harvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalinasKid Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I was just at Bass Pro Shops and picked up Winchester "Xtra Light Target Loads" for $7.50 a box 12ga - 2 3/4 - 1oz - 7 1/2 shot If anyone is looking for featherlights, thay may be dissapointed eith the xtra lights. Not the same animal. AA12FL8......they really aren't difficult to find. A bunch of online sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancho Roy Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Ouch! I hope they work out okay in my 1897. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancho Roy Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Roy, I bought four boxes of these at Wallyworld a couple weeks ago for cheap 16yd trap practice. Ribbed hulls, steel base. Actually, I just looked at the Xtra-Lites # AAL127 I just bought. Non ribbed hulls and brass bases.......... http://www.winchester.com/products/shotshell-ammunition/aa/target-loads/Pages/AAL127.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Mushman Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Actually, I just looked at the Xtra-Lites # AAL127 I just bought. Non ribbed hulls and brass bases.......... http://www.winchester.com/products/shotshell-ammunition/aa/target-loads/Pages/AAL127.aspx Good news, you should be fine - those are higher quality. There are several different "Xtra-Lites". See my edited post above for additional info on the cra%%y ones I had - TRGTL129. Harvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 I think I discovered why I was having so much trouble. I was looking for a black box with a yellow star thing on the top. They've changed boxes. I just got a case in today and found the difference. Here's a picture of them. Old on Left, New on right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Actually, I just looked at the Xtra-Lites # AAL127 I just bought. Non ribbed hulls and brass bases.......... http://www.wincheste...ges/AAL127.aspx Those shells are still not what folks buy when they want a great, soft cowboy load. Your shells have 1 ounce of shot at 1150 FPS. Great for trap - more than is needed for cowboy targets. They will work fine, but they are not the old "featherlites". The AAFL128 are the gold standard for factory loads for cowboy shooting. That has 24 grams (about 7/8 ounce) of shot, and a velocity of about 970 FPS. Big difference in recoil. And, yes, it does seem Winchester has lost any common sense in naming shotgun shells and affixing intelligible product codes to them. Quite a confusing product line that Winchester has now. No wonder most gun-store "CLARKS" have no clue what they are talking about anymore with Winchester shotshell products. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancho Roy Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Thanks GJ........... Good information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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