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< 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading ~ Boss now making 2 9/16 bismuth hunting loads |
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Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:26 am
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Joined: 25 Jan 2014
Posts: 229
Location: MN
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My wife and I have used Boss bismuth 7's for grouse, woodcock and quail since they first became available, maybe 5 years ago.
The past two weeks have been phenomenal for grouse and woodcock in NC MN. I shot a lot of shells, mostly misses. When I got home I checked my stash. I realized I had enough shells for this season, but I went to Boss' website anyway to check price and availability.
I didn't see their standard 16 ga 1 oz. 1350 FPS load that we have been shooting. But they were advertising a new line of 16 ammo. 2 9/16" 1 1/8 oz. hmmmmm
I called Boss to try and get the real scoop. A very friendly and knowledgeable rep actually answered the phone. She explained that for this year, Boss was not manufacturing the one ounce load. Instead they were trying a 2 9/16" load with a roll crimp. 1 1/8 oz at 1240 fps. 4,5,6,and 7 shot and a 3/5 combo load. The rep said recoil is less than than higher velocity load. I do notice the recoil when I shoot my wifes Citori feather with the 1350 fps loads. I have never noticed recoil in my pumps.
The rep said they tried to source purple hulls for the roll crimp, but they could not find them for this load. See said the hulls are clear, with a purple wad.
When I called last week they had some fours and fives in stock. Now all shot sizes are listed as out of stock. The rep said they are producing shells everyday, so the wait list is not long.
For those not familiar. Boss only produces non toxic loads. To keep price more reasonable, they are not available in any stores. All shells are shipped direct to your house, or at shows where they are exhibiting. I talked with their reps at Game Fair last year. I have been very impressed with their products and service. |
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Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:28 am
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Joined: 25 Jan 2014
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Location: MN
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Fri Nov 03, 2023 1:05 pm
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Joined: 24 Jan 2007
Posts: 467
Location: SC PA
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Good to know. As to her comment regarding recoil of the two loads, pretty certain the new, heavier loading will NOT have less recoil than the previous one ouncer if you run the numbers. |
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Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:48 pm
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Joined: 04 Nov 2019
Posts: 76
Location: Wyoming
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I'll be interested to see how those perform. I bought a case of their 1 oz load in 7 and 5 a while back and haven't been wildly impressed. I've had slight inconsistencies and the stack hight isn't great with catered crimps and some with holes in the center that allow a pellet or two to escape. |
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Sat Nov 04, 2023 1:01 am
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Joined: 06 Oct 2007
Posts: 2349
Location: West MI
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Looks promising, a decent price as well, just a little above what a similar DIY shell would cost. Dram Equiv?!? Not sure that's very relevant these days.
If needing some Bis in the mean, surprised these have not sold already, no affiliation just passing along...
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1010784251 |
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