nodakhunter Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I tried this out today in my 20ga, patterned pretty well at 45 yards. Was using a mod choke, and wondering if it's ok to use Rem HD through a full choke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBEslayer Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 the Remington HD that i have is very soft the pellets smush flat like lead with little effert. if you are willing take a shell appart and see if you can smash a pellet. just my 2 cents:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH/QuakerBoyProstaff Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I think,but am not 100% sure,that in the fine print on the box of HD,there is something covering this.It is on my old boxes of Premier Hevi-shot,so check it out,just for kicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMAC Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I won a hunting trip to North Dakota later this fall, it was a duck and goose hunt - all sponsored by a rather wealthy buisnessman. Food, lodging, shells and transportation included. I was great. We had a pallet of Wingmaster HD shells to use for our daily hunting. I shot boxes of #4 through mod and IC chokes at ducks, obviously IC for close stuff and mod for farther out shots depending on the day. I liken the HD to lead for killing effectivness and range, but never tried a full choke. I wouldnt personally go and buy the stuff, too expensive for me to see that much benefit. You miss and hit birds just the same. It might save you from loosing a few cripples, but thats what my dog is for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudhen Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 the Remington HD that i have is very soft the pellets smush flat like lead with little effert. if you are willing take a shell appart and see if you can smash a pellet. just my 2 cents I don't know what Wingmaster HD you shot, but the stuff I shot this year (400 rounds so far 2's, 4's, 6's) is not soft at all. Yes, it will flatten just a bit with pliers, but it's not even close to being as soft as lead. Anyone that thinks the stuff does not work just has not shot enough of it yet. The stuff is $$$$, but it simply puts steel shot to shame. As far as cost, good lord, how does a few bucks for shells compare to the cost of all the other toys we 'need' to hunt ducks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH/QuakerBoyProstaff Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Amen to that. Spend enough time jump-shooting ducks without a dog,and you will gladly pay any amount just to have a short retrieve on a dead duck. You might have to sacrifice buying that remote control mallard decoy for a while,though.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakhunter Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 Well, I went ahead and tested the HD today through the full choke. To make it interesting, I went out to 40 yards. Here is my result: What do you think? 126 pellets in the circle, 3 on the outside. 30" circle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH/QuakerBoyProstaff Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 only one shot? try 2 more and find your average. This one was a beauty though, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourdough44 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 The Rem catalog says 'HD' is almost as soft as STEEL & that it is softer than 'Hevi-Shot' pellets. When I cut apart a HS shell it had a good wad around the shot that should protect the bore from the shot. The problem I have with Hevi-shot is that the pellets are not uniform. Many were not round & there were some less than stated size particles in there, Hevi-shot Dead Coyote loads. I have had good results with HS though. Yes I shoot size 'T' hevi-shot & Rem HD through tight chokes. I use a .680 on a Gold semi-auto & a .670 on my M2, both chokes are Trulock precision hunters. I mostly use HS & now the new HD on predators & turkeys(#6 for turkeys). Right now through 31 Jan or maybe 15 Feb Remington has a $15 rebate per 10 box of HD shells, limit $150 per household. Details at the Remington site. That brings 10 HD shells down to just under $20 per 10. That's doable for a low round turkey & predator shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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