cordoba2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 I have read several posts which talk about using Federal ammo and having problems with guns. I am trying to understand if that is a "cause and result" or if it's just a coincident that people happen to mention Federal ammo or if I only (for whatever reason) remember Federal as the brand of shells. From what I have seen in stores around here (Wal-Mart, BassPro, Academy, etc.), Federal is always cheaper than others, but I am hesitant to buy any Federal 20 gauge shells. Your opinions and basis for the opinion would be greatly appreciated. Quote
arizona98tj Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 I finished a 4 day shotgun course last month and ran hundreds of rounds of Federal birdshot (from Walmart) through the SuperNova. No problems. I also shot about 75 rounds of Federal Truball slugs without any issues. My shooting buddies use the same cheap Federal birdshot for shotgun practice and drills. None of us have any complaints. Quote
CH/QuakerBoyProstaff Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 I shot Federal through my pumps and autoloaders since I started shooting,and stand behind them 100%. They may not pattern better than another mfgr. with certain tubes sometimes, but they have NEVER failed to function in any of my guns. Quote
Nikolai552 Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Hey arizona98tj, how accurate were the tru-ball slugs? i have a SuperNova and am looking for a solid, accurate slug. Quote
mudhen Posted October 12, 2008 Posted October 12, 2008 No problem with Federal ammunition in maybe 25+ shotguns and rifles since 1978 Quote
TMAC Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 No problems here either. Only trouble I had was when I still owned my Stoeger M2000, but that gun didnt like anything. Quote
Novaking Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 My 10-22 doesn't like federals but everything else I own shoots them great. Quote
cody6.0 Posted October 14, 2008 Posted October 14, 2008 I shoot Winchester in all my handguns, rifles and shotguns.As for Federal shotgun ammo specifically I used a few different types and went to all Winchester. One thing I really disliked about the Federal stuff was the wet fireworks smell the powder left on any clothes and in guns. Quote
cordoba2008 Posted October 14, 2008 Author Posted October 14, 2008 My 10-22 doesn't like federals but everything else I own shoots them great. What exactly do you mean when you say it doesn't like federals? What doesn't work right? Quote
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