Primos Jelly Head and non-lead

[Guyzgunz]

So, I have this Old Primos Jelly Head .660 that I've used years past for turkey in my Benelli SBEII and with the non-lead law for all Commiefornia hunting I was thinking about options for ammo. I've been looking at possibly going with

Browning TSS Tungsten Turkey Shotshells - 12 Gauge - 3.5" - #7​

Kind of pricy, but if you're going to hike for miles for a bird, why cheap out on ammo and come home empty handed?

Thoughts or suggestions?

 

[ilovesprig]

Almost the same combo I use, except for I like #9's and a Benelli SBE 1.5....Kills 'em pretty dead...........

 

[TJD123]

So, I have this Old Primos Jelly Head .660 that I've used years past for turkey in my Benelli SBEII and with the non-lead law for all Commiefornia hunting I was thinking about options for ammo. I've been looking at possibly going with

Browning TSS Tungsten Turkey Shotshells - 12 Gauge - 3.5" - #7​

Kind of pricy, but if you're going to hike for miles for a bird, why cheap out on ammo and come home empty handed?

Thoughts or suggestions?

lot of my buddys in the south run TSS ya it sucks its so pricey but realistically how many shots are you shooting in a season? I think it worth it. Good luck this spring!

 

[Guyzgunz]

Almost the same combo I use, except for I like #9's and a Benelli SBE 1.5....Kills 'em pretty dead...........



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Nice! I'm sold. You say you like going with #9 shot. More pellets means more likely for a lethal head shot?

 

[Guyzgunz]

So, I have this Old Primos Jelly Head .660 that I've used years past for turkey in my Benelli SBEII and with the non-lead law for all Commiefornia hunting I was thinking about options for ammo. I've been looking at possibly going with

Browning TSS Tungsten Turkey Shotshells - 12 Gauge - 3.5" - #7​

Kind of pricy, but if you're going to hike for miles for a bird, why cheap out on ammo and come home empty handed?

Thoughts or suggestions?

I really appreciate all the feedback. In my searches I came across this ammo. Seems like it gets really positive reviews as well. Anyone hunted with this brand? Veteran owned company out of Mississippi.
I like buying USA stuff when I can.

 

[Guyzgunz]

I really appreciate all the feedback. In my searches I came across this ammo. Seems like it gets really positive reviews as well. Anyone hunted with this brand? Veteran owned company out of Mississippi.
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Oh, and it's in stock in 3 1/2" at my local Bass Pro.

 

[ilovesprig]

Nice! I'm sold. You say you like going with #9 shot. More pellets means more likely for a lethal head shot?

IMO, 3 1/2" are WAY over kill with TSS...I have basically switched full time to the Benelli M-2, 20 gauge...3" 1 3/4 ounce of #9's...I have heard the Ninja shells are very good.

Here's the patterns from the 20 gauge with 9's...Most were shot with a Carlson's .565 turkey choke......30, 40, 50, and 60 yds.

 

[180ls1]

Realistically, you can probably buy any turkey choke and any tss load and you will have a fantastic combo. Take that choke and any of those #7, #8.5, I prefer #9 like @ilovesprig but you're getting to the point of diminishing returns.

 

[Guyzgunz]

IMO, 3 1/2" are WAY over kill with TSS...I have basically switched full time to the Benelli M-2, 20 gauge...3" 1 3/4 ounce of #9's...I have heard the Ninja shells are very good.

Here's the patterns from the 20 gauge with 9's...Most were shot with a Carlson's .565 turkey choke......30, 40, 50, and 60 yds.

Hey, really appreciate the advice. Think I will indeed ditch the 3 1/2" option.

 

[Rocked and Loaded]

IMO, 3 1/2" are WAY over kill with TSS...I have basically switched full time to the Benelli M-2, 20 gauge...3" 1 3/4 ounce of #9's...I have heard the Ninja shells are very good.

Here's the patterns from the 20 gauge with 9's...Most were shot with a Carlson's .565 turkey choke......30, 40, 50, and 60 yds.



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What are your thoughts on .555 for a 20g choke? I ordered one from carlsons but I’m starting to think I should contact them and get the .565 instead.

 

[ilovesprig]

What are your thoughts on .555 for a 20g choke? I ordered one from carlsons but I’m starting to think I should contact them and get the .565 instead.

Evan,

I think you'll be fine with the .555...I just ordered one for my Franchi Affinity 3................

 

[HATCHET1]

Remington 870 express... Rem choke in full or modified ... depending on whether I forgot to change it or not ..good night nurse ..damn yard bird.

 

[Rocked and Loaded]

Evan,

I think you'll be fine with the .555...I just ordered one for my Franchi Affinity 3................

It’s for Dunc. I’ve got a maverick 88 bantam on the way and we plan to run federal tss through it. Ended up getting the Carlson tss turkey extended tube with the .555 bore.

Who knows I may end up using it myself!

 

[ilovesprig]

It’s for Dunc. I’ve got a maverick 88 bantam on the way and we plan to run federal tss through it. Ended up getting the Carlson tss turkey extended tube with the .555 bore.

Who knows I may end up using it myself!

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Those shells are good...Next time, get straight #9's..................

 

[Lou2024]

I’m running on my Franchi Afinity 3, Indian Creek .555 choke Apex TSS #9 and patterns awesome out to 40 yards