Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 I dropped by the local Scheels today and noticed that there were shelves full of shotgun ammo. A lot of Federal, some Winchester and some others. There wasn't one brand that was less than 1,300 fps and there were a number at 1,450 and 1,500 fps. While that may be all that is available from the manufacturers, it appears to me that the excess supply is due to the fact that not many people are buying those types of shells. Of course, no primers or powder to be had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dog Doug Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 we need to remember cowboys are less than 1% of shotgun shells sold if that for trap skeet and sporting clays they want hotter shells and to make sure Auto loader cycle I know AA low noise low recoil dont run my 1100s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 For my rifle and pistol ammoI have pulled bullets(jacketed) and dumped hotter powders to install lighter cowboy bullets and light cowboy powder charges. It would cost more but is doable with shotgun shells also. Might have to buy wads. You would have new primed and reloadable hulls. This would cost more than factory ammo but could allow us to tailor the loads to our game as the most unavailable components seem to be primers, across the board. Better than not shooting. Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Dirty Dog Doug said: we need to remember cowboys are less than 1% of shotgun shells sold if that for trap skeet and sporting clays they want hotter shells and to make sure Auto loader cycle I know AA low noise low recoil dont run my 1100s Winchester, Federal, Fiocchi, Rio, Herters and others all make low recoil shotgun shells. Some are in the 900 to 1,050 fps range and are used extensively in Sporting Clays, Trap and Skeet. Shells with a velocity of 1,145 fps or 1,200 fps are nowhere to be found. Hi velocity hunting rounds are in abundance here in a number of stores and remain on the shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Sorry Tex. What's yer POINT??? Ammunition is available and your whining?? Gimmie a BREAK!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Imis, how do you open up the shotgun shell to down load it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantry Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Tex Jones, SASS 2263 said: I dropped by the local Scheels today and noticed that there were shelves full of shotgun ammo. A lot of Federal, some Winchester and some others. There wasn't one brand that was less than 1,300 fps and there were a number at 1,450 and 1,500 fps. While that may be all that is available from the manufacturers, it appears to me that the excess supply is due to the fact that not many people are buying those types of shells. Of course, no primers or powder to be had. You're doing better than I am. Unless one gets very lucky, the only shotguns shells I saw the last time I was at Cabela's here in CT was some 28 gauge and some steel shot. Most of the skeet shooters I know prefer a load between 1180-1300 fps. I am also hearing that some local gun stores send employees to stand in line and when Cabela's opens, buy all the ammo, (in the common calibers) they are allowed and then the LGS re-sells the ammo at a significant mark up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 4 hours ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: Sorry Tex. What's yer POINT??? Ammunition is available and your whining?? Gimmie a BREAK!! Who's whining, CC. Just info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 9 hours ago, Dirty Dog Doug said: we need to remember cowboys are less than 1% of shotgun shells sold if that for trap skeet and sporting clays they want hotter shells and to make sure Auto loader cycle I know AA low noise low recoil dont run my 1100s true , but these are not legal for ATA or most trap/skeet/sporting clays ranges , these are hunting loads - hopefully things will start to get better soon , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I was asked how to open shells, I dont know but I wont rule it out as impossible. I may have to buy some and try it. If I am successful I will report it here. Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Yesterday, my neighbor stopped by Scheels in Reno... nothing... bare shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 hours ago, bgavin said: Yesterday, my neighbor stopped by Scheels in Reno... nothing... bare shelves. How are stores with no inventory staying in business? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Apparently, they sell everything that comes in the shipment in a few hours. LAX Ammo here tells me the same thing, as does my LGS. Merch arrives and a few hours later, all sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 9 hours ago, Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 said: I was asked how to open shells, I dont know but I wont rule it out as impossible. I have been known to cut around the top of a factory shell right at the peak of the star crimp, dump the existing load and reload the shell with a BP load and roll crimp the shell. It works. May not be the most cost effective way of doing things.... but since when do I do things the easy way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 I found these. $47 for five turkey loads. Local big box sporting store had about twenty boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 9 shot for turkey ? your gonna be pickin a lot of tiny shot - i would be looking toward 4 shot if it were me , but then im so far from hunting them anymore - i can just trap one in the yard if i need it , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Turkeys are generally shot in the head. GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 19 hours ago, Tom Bullweed said: $47 for five turkey loads Am I seeing that right? A box of 5 shotgun shells is $47!!!! Just shy of $10 a bang. Wow! At that price it would be cheaper just to buy a frozen turkey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428 said: Am I seeing that right? A box of 5 shotgun shells is $47!!!! Just shy of $10 a bang. Wow! At that price it would be cheaper just to buy a frozen turkey! Yes. Tungsten shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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