Post DUCK SEASON Shell Review!

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Mid Valley Mercenaries

Mid Valley Mercenaries

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@gregHePilots
@gregHePilots 4 жыл бұрын
This man at 5:30 IS PREACHING. Not even just for Duck Hunting either. He needs to be giving seminars to 80% of the BowHunting world as well.
@bd-yd9rw
@bd-yd9rw 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@underthetrees4780
@underthetrees4780 5 ай бұрын
So many after market chokes are trash too, I couldn't buy anything but Carlson's or Muller.
@BLASTER-vb5wu
@BLASTER-vb5wu 5 жыл бұрын
Great table talk. Agree on the choke thing. Been using my factory choke for years. Thanks again Titus. 👍🏼🦆
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching all the way in New Mexico
@TheKep
@TheKep Жыл бұрын
Get a müller choke and you’ll never go back
@hartranft66
@hartranft66 3 жыл бұрын
writing here in 2021, i patterned federal blue box out of my beretta a300, with modified factory choke, Awesome. you sir, are spot on.
@Akin2012
@Akin2012 5 жыл бұрын
I agree with your dialogue in regard to finding the correct shot for your choke; keep a constant (your choke) and test one variable independently (your shotshells) at a time. Like shooting rifles, you may have the same model in the same caliber as a buddy, but what shoots well through his gun, may not be what will shoot well through yours. Finding the correct bullet weight and manufacturer may be a royal pain, but chances are one or a few will prove to be best suited for your firearm.
@jaredclemons6606
@jaredclemons6606 5 жыл бұрын
Have you tried Rio BlueSteel? Cheap and shot clean and really good pattern out of my shotgun with mod. choke.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
I have. I like them
@matkas3445
@matkas3445 5 жыл бұрын
Shot a whole case of them on 2 week hint in north Dakota. Killed bird stoned in 25mile wind.
@billmartin5709
@billmartin5709 3 ай бұрын
You had a WAY better experience with Herters then I did!! I got bored in the blind a few years ago and cut one open. WOW it wasn't advertised as a duplex load but I had 2 or 3 different shot sizes in there and I don't think any of them were close to round. i got mine at Cabelas in Wisconsin.
@John-uj9zy
@John-uj9zy 4 жыл бұрын
I hunted for years with Remingtons. More often than not an aftermarket choke will help. On the other hand all of the chokes that came with my Benelli work well. I love Patternmaster chokes. They were great in my 870's. At some point I will buy one for my M2. Right now I have a lot of needs that come before that want.
@judelewis4633
@judelewis4633 5 жыл бұрын
Your videos are literally my favorite thing to watch these days. Great vids mvm
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
@lucashackner7935
@lucashackner7935 4 жыл бұрын
I barely miss with Remington hypersonic, but they tend to jam in my gun.
@THEADMIRALISIN
@THEADMIRALISIN 4 жыл бұрын
Ever try Remington Nitro Steel? What are your opinions?
@andrewn.5117
@andrewn.5117 3 жыл бұрын
I thought after market chokes were just another gimmick until I tried jebs chokes. Those things are the real deal, the Turkey choke and duck chokes throw very impressive patterns
@moelee9832
@moelee9832 5 жыл бұрын
Nice review and great channel. You put a lot of money up in shells to make something useful for the common everyday hunter! Thanks dude
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man.
@lefthandedarcher2126
@lefthandedarcher2126 Жыл бұрын
I like the Kent fast steel, and the Remington sportsman out of my gun. I just get whichever I can get a case of. Usually end up with a mix of the two in my bag I couldn’t tell you which performs best. If I’m in a bind I’ll buy a cheap box of Winchesters and I do think they perform well but I’ve had several hulls split hasn’t caused an issue but dirties the gun bad
@prairietomoutdoors8360
@prairietomoutdoors8360 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video, always enjoy your input. I like federal speed-shok blue box out of my Mossberg 835 , but always enjoy testing different shells. The Remington nitro steel shot good out of my A300 outlander.
@bauertower5176
@bauertower5176 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve found the federal blue box also shoots the best from my gun and my son’s gun. The word must be out because all the shelves around me here in WI are bare of those but you can find others types.
@jasontaylor7259
@jasontaylor7259 2 жыл бұрын
My Beretta factory choke patterned Herters 3" 3s really well
@brockrenshaw7519
@brockrenshaw7519 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve found that paintball barrel cleaners fit perfect in a 12 gauge and it cleans the barrel perfect but it has to be the longer exalt one with the fluffy end
@devinlindberg253
@devinlindberg253 5 күн бұрын
Boss Warchief with Müller chokes are crazy good!
@daviddenis2001
@daviddenis2001 3 жыл бұрын
I had to get an aftermarket choke, because I like to shoot full chokes for pretty much everything. And it is not safe to shoot steel out of factory full chokes.
@clks1165
@clks1165 7 ай бұрын
What shot size do you use for duck hunting from small to big ducks?
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 ай бұрын
6 shot bismuth all the way around
@daveperala4965
@daveperala4965 5 жыл бұрын
With the black cloud you're supposed to usr a special choke because its a different wad that opens backwards. But I agree with you that your normal factory choke is just fine and find a good shell that works with your gun. Black cloud 3" #3 patterned like garbage out of my mossy 500 with factory mod choke. I love the work you put into all your pattern testing videos and it motivated me to do my own testing!
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard that about the black clouds. Glad it’s motivating others cuz I thought it was dumb before but now I think it’s dumb not doing it
@whysolong27
@whysolong27 4 ай бұрын
Black cloud, most shot high and left out of both of my guns. Mossberg 935 with kicks mod choke and my benelli nova with carlsons mid rang choke
@morganyoder4277
@morganyoder4277 5 жыл бұрын
Great video Titus I appreciate your after the season thoughts. I’ve decided to go with hevi metal 3s, thanks for the reviews.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Those are deadly ☠️
@jonathanhall7328
@jonathanhall7328 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been trying to find hevi hammer. I wanna try them. I shoot a a300 beretta outlander
@wassawbound2926
@wassawbound2926 5 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I cringe anytime Dick's is the only local store that has a product.
@jacobpossessky9154
@jacobpossessky9154 3 жыл бұрын
I'm from PA. I just wanted to ask what's wrong with dicks sporting goods? I just think it's funny so many people hate dicks and I'm just curious.
@mchenryjeremy
@mchenryjeremy 3 жыл бұрын
@@jacobpossessky9154 they're generally "anti gun". They banned the sale of AR15s. Our local Dick's does not sell and firearms or ammo....
@billmartin5709
@billmartin5709 3 ай бұрын
Plus there lack of commitment to the 2nd Amendment is another reason to NOT spend a penny there!!
@Bestroper14
@Bestroper14 5 жыл бұрын
I use that Winchester super x large duck 2 shot 20 gauge for goose hunting but I want to buy Kent fast steel or hevi mental. You re so serious about loads
@williampeacock9670
@williampeacock9670 5 жыл бұрын
Loved the review. I shoot a Mossberg 935 and it shoots the 3 inch Remington Hi Speed Steel #2 the best in both Modified and Full stock choke tubes. I also tried the Carlson's Black Cloud .727 Extended range choke tube. It patterned fairly well but the Mossberg full choke .730 stock choke shot better patterns at 40 yards. I just purchased a Carlson's Mid Range .743 and will be testing that with various 3 inch shells in the near future. I found with the the same problem Titus did which was finding a dealer that had a good supply of the Remington Hi Speed Steel. My local Sportsman's Warehouse ran out just after the season opened and didn't resupply until MARCH !!!!
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the info William! Good stuff. Sportsman’s here is def not good at restocking
@TheMrjack69
@TheMrjack69 3 жыл бұрын
I heard about the shells. Your honest review was great. But, What kind of gun are you shooting? What make and model is it? and what type of choke do you use? If you use different guns or different chokes for ducks or goose? Thank you
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 3 жыл бұрын
Browning a5. Kicks high flyer modified
@btstrohfus
@btstrohfus 4 жыл бұрын
I notice when looking at 3" Drylock, they offer different oz. loads with varying velocities. My question is when looking at #3 shot you have two choices, one being 1 3/8 oz. @ 1300fps and the other being 1 1/4 oz. @ 1450fps. What load combination makes a better or more effective combination. Thanks
@paytonlee2896
@paytonlee2896 3 жыл бұрын
I know it’s been a year, but my opinion, take with a grain of salt, is that you use them for different applications. With your heavier load, you’re going to be going a lot slower but the mass of BBs in your shell is much greater. If you’re out hunting larger, slower, harder to knock down birds (Canada’s) the heavier load would work better. If you’re hunting small ducks and faster birds, the faster, lighter shot is going to be more effective and you don’t have to lead as much. Take as you will. Not saying you should or shouldn’t use #3 shot for geese or ducks. You could ask 50 different people and get 50 different answers.
@zent645
@zent645 2 жыл бұрын
My overall best loads have 3 inch #2 hevi steel but I was also shooting a hevi shot extended range out of my stoegers m3500. Hevi metal is a bird duster plain and simple. Knocks the snot out of birds.
@kraigkaatz6858
@kraigkaatz6858 2 жыл бұрын
I've had really good luck with the Super X and the Kent Fast steel 3" BB for geese and I do use an aftermarket choke. I do clean my guns alot during season just because I've always done that. Different opinions aren't a problem for me.
@HuntertheHunter9964
@HuntertheHunter9964 3 жыл бұрын
I’m a little late to this video but.. your theory about aftermarket chokes is correct. I bought a code black duck from patternmaster and it shot alright but my factory choke shot better.
@randyyonkins9467
@randyyonkins9467 3 жыл бұрын
Agree it’s all about trial and error and seeing what does best I’ve only ran stock chokes in my Steoger LongFowler double barrel and it really likes Kent Fast Steel 2.0 and Federal Black Cloud and for me it has killed birds dead before hitting the ground. Great video btw!!!
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@clks1165
@clks1165 10 ай бұрын
Black carbon as powder or?
@SomewhereInWisconsin
@SomewhereInWisconsin 5 жыл бұрын
Yea, I think the factory chokes shoot great. I did buy an aftermarket improved modified, because when we went diver hunting I needed something a little tighter for those 30-40 yard shots. It came in a two pack so I'll have to try a comparison vid or something. Thanks for sharing.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Ya I’d def like to see a video of that
@stevechmiel6016
@stevechmiel6016 5 жыл бұрын
Hevi X is the best shell on the market. They are expensive as all heck but I spend good money to go duck-hunt and when I get a drake mallard or big drake sprig in range I wanna dish rag it not blow feathers out of it. Can’t stand a bird sailing on Me either. I shoot a 20 with the 4’s and it covers everything from teal to large honkers. When the teal are really in thick I switch to hevi steel and save the hevi x. Also when shooting the 12 gauge the hands down best load I’ve ever shot is a black cloud 23/4” 3 shot 1500 FPS. Absolutely murder stuff with that load. Put to shame all my buddies shooting 3.5” shells. Good little review. I’ve also shot all the shells you’ve listed in this vid. These days I just stick with one brand or two at the most. Find them on sale and buy cases. Testing all those diff shells and mixing and matching and playing the “best shell game” a box at a time gets just as expensive as buying the good premium shells you know work at discounts in cases 👍🏽
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Yes, now that I’ve found the load I like I will def be buying it by the case like I always did. This year I wanted to do something different. I really like Dryloks. Hevi X is awesome
@tuckersharp5680
@tuckersharp5680 4 жыл бұрын
I think you should try a Rio they good also the federals are on sale so get them fast
@tinysupreme6417
@tinysupreme6417 3 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know your thoughts on the Kent's Fasteel 2.0 vs the original Fasteel. The 2.0s pattern very well out of my Franchi Affinity with a Patternmaster. The price point on them is also very nice. For a cheaper option the Scheel's brand Fiocchis aren't terrible either although I haven't had much experience with how well they kill ducks yet.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never compared them side by side. Kent is good but they were really dirty for me. So was federal
@kcmaxiumx
@kcmaxiumx 5 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for the input... And I agree you gotta find the shells your gun likes
@BallisticGeneration
@BallisticGeneration 5 жыл бұрын
I shoot a weatherby sa08 with factory full choke and black cloud.. I rolled birds from 40-50 yards out stone dead this season. I also plan on trying boss shotshells next season, I would consider giving them a look.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Ya I’d like to shoot boss shotshells but unless they bring into Ca in local stores I won’t be able to cuz of the laws in Ca
@yourlocalcyborg
@yourlocalcyborg 3 жыл бұрын
Me and my grandpa used to used Remington Peters shells and reload them with 6mm copperhead/daisy bbs. Takin ducks and geese down like a boss. #BringBackRemingtonPeters
@dannysmith6035
@dannysmith6035 4 жыл бұрын
Can a stock shotgun use still shot ? With out damage it?
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 4 жыл бұрын
Danny Smith yes steel shot works in all shotguns
@mikeries8549
@mikeries8549 4 жыл бұрын
@@MidValleyMercenaries wrong! If you run steel thru an antique built before steel shot it can mess up the barrel. Plus someone with an old Damascus barrel will blow up their gun if they try a steel shot round.
@nicmeador8866
@nicmeador8866 5 жыл бұрын
Try the kent bismuth (or any bismuth for that matter) with a factory full choke. It reacts to choking similar to lead. Choke it IM or F.
@glennpennington5789
@glennpennington5789 5 жыл бұрын
I agree with you on the Hevi-Metal. They hammer birds with quick kills long as I do my part. I do feel the newer lots are twice as dirty as the original case I bought. Not sure if it's a coincidence or if they've changed powders, primers or what but the last case I bought was horribly dirty. Definitely left me scratching my head with them. However the gun still cycles and goes bang so guess I'll have to clean more often lol. Keep up with the vids enjoy real world honest opinions even if they aren't what I'm expecting. That's how we grow and learn as hunters and every other part if life.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Well said Glen. I haven’t felt they were dirtier yet but I don’t know why they changed the original cuz I liked them a lot
@brianfisher2446
@brianfisher2446 3 жыл бұрын
I’m cheap and shot the Herters and the blue box federal. Liked them both
@joseph6738
@joseph6738 2 жыл бұрын
Buy a pattern master classic extended range. Big shot tighter patterns small shot bigger patterns forget shooting black cloud because of the wads. I've seen the shot not even come out of the wad when shot. This choke is the best all around tube there is. I've tested a lot aim tight and give em the smack down
@aimkhan83
@aimkhan83 4 жыл бұрын
Funny, just watched another patterning video of yours and said pretty much the same thing about Hypersonic in my comment to you.
@HMuny55
@HMuny55 Жыл бұрын
I have had an odd amount of success with Remington Sportsman as well
@BlackBeltProduction
@BlackBeltProduction 5 жыл бұрын
I like the Remington sportsman in #2 shot, I also like the Rio blue steel in #2 shot as well they both pattern very well in my Remington 870. You should try the Rio blue steel in your gun would be interesting to see how they pattern in the A5
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
When I find them again I def will
@Bwanar1
@Bwanar1 5 жыл бұрын
I agree with you there too. I have chokes that pattern both those loads well. One was custom made to shoot the Remington Sportsman. But it shoots a lot of shells well.
@oneshot000123
@oneshot000123 5 жыл бұрын
+1 on the rio bluesteel #2’s. They quit making them I believe. I think all they have now is #3’s and smaller. That’s all I could order from my local store and Rogers for the last 2 years anyway.
@Bwanar1
@Bwanar1 5 жыл бұрын
@@oneshot000123 I bought a case this last season. Pretty sure they're still in production, unless 2018 was the last year. They are still listed on there website.
@shawnokitkun6733
@shawnokitkun6733 3 жыл бұрын
I always want to test different shells too, but shells are expensive out here in rural Alaska due to shipping prices.. I’ve grown up on the Remington sportsman since they’re the cheapest here, but last year I tried Winchester super x like what many of my buddies use, I hated them shells for some odd reason.
@gunmedic3517
@gunmedic3517 5 жыл бұрын
I shoot the browning A5 and I really like the Remington hyper sonic. I've shot them for the last two seasons and I like them.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
That’s good to know
@eastcoastfowler2501
@eastcoastfowler2501 4 жыл бұрын
The choke that came with my gun wasn’t for steal shot for some reason and almost blew my barrel up😬
@chronic2001n
@chronic2001n 4 жыл бұрын
It's all about Sportsman's Warehouse. They have a great gun selection and ammo selection. That's where I bought my A5. I also live in Cali and refused to visit Dick's Sporting Goods.
@dannyneal9713
@dannyneal9713 4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the monarch?
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 4 жыл бұрын
I haven’t
@fullstrapoutdoors9154
@fullstrapoutdoors9154 5 жыл бұрын
Good video,good tips when are you coming back out with the duck camo hat and youth t-shirts.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Hopefully soon 🙏🏼
@vianniello93
@vianniello93 5 жыл бұрын
I'm confused. What's wrong with Dick's? Got a few cases of target loads for trap and skeet from them $5 a box, they got some good deals there. Can't find any 10mm ammo and the sales associates are never around when i need them but solid deals imo.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
They banned selling guns in their store
@sbctdizzle1
@sbctdizzle1 5 жыл бұрын
can you elaborate as to why you "shouldn't shoot shells that fast out of a shotgun."? I've never heard that statement before.. i shoot high velocity blindside and love them. Box shows 1675fps. just a hair slower than the shells you mention at the beginning.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
A lot of tests are showing blown patterns. Some guys are having issues with their barrels getting bulged.
@mrblurecompany3478
@mrblurecompany3478 5 жыл бұрын
Lotta work you put in there buddy. Thanks. I still like my Kent Fast Steels. One of the few shells I can still shoot a 2 3/4" #2 and do well.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I shot 2 3/4 and did fine honestly.
@aruelas23
@aruelas23 5 жыл бұрын
What gun did you use to test these shells? Thanks!
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Browning A5
@jordanford6006
@jordanford6006 5 жыл бұрын
Ive shot the kent faststeel and the Blind side out of my benelli super Vinci with just the choke tube I got with the gun and have found the blindside patterns a lot better and kills the ducks better overall than any of the kent shells ever have. Im hoping to buy a case of Hevi metal shells for this coming waterfowl season to test those out as well!
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
I have a friend who has the super Vinci I’ll have to pass that on to them. Good luck with the Hevi-metals
@turkeyhunter7617
@turkeyhunter7617 10 ай бұрын
Good info Titus 👍🦆
@dh_hamdi4866
@dh_hamdi4866 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! Did you try Boss shells?
@busterbuffalo5554
@busterbuffalo5554 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve enjoyed your patterning videos and have had good luck with some of the same shells you have liked. That being said, every gun is different and some shells that shot like shit for you have patterned well for me at 40 yards. Everyone needs to pattern their own guns! Videos like this can point you in certain a direction, but nobody knows how their gun shoots unless they put it on paper!
@peterlederer7674
@peterlederer7674 5 жыл бұрын
I shoot my chokes that came with my guns but also love the after market chokes. My best one last year was the code black duck more like a tight modified, my second best was the Carlson mid range, and long range. I have found that full choke like the kicks high flyer full worked well and code black goose. I don't think any shell brand is totally clean I have heard Winchester of all kinds are dirty. Kent and federal have cleaned up their shells supposedly. My favorites have been federal blue box, Kent fasteel, rio, Remington nitro mags. I'm trying others this season. Finally Remington sportsman have filler pellets in them, I liked them but cut one open and didn't like that.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard that
@clayereynolds5361
@clayereynolds5361 5 жыл бұрын
I would like to see your thoughts on the black cloud close range #3 3in
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
I need to shoot em
@cameronhead4086
@cameronhead4086 2 жыл бұрын
I shoot what ever 2 3 4 shots I can find and I don’t even know what choke I got in a cheap Mosberg and still kill ducks plan on upgrading
@mv7401
@mv7401 5 жыл бұрын
Love the kent shells, drop snow geese, Canadas and everything duck i shoot like a champ, i use the factory benelli chokes, but i also second the fiocchi shells are junk...they jam my gun (super black eagle) and dont hit a bird any harder than throwing a pillow at them.
@edwardabrahamiii3742
@edwardabrahamiii3742 5 жыл бұрын
With the black cloud old orange and black box federal black cloud 1450fps #2, # 4 shot 3 inch i want to say 90% of my birds fall dead i also like them hypersonic remington 1700fps id like to try that browning box of bullets tho cuz i got a browning gold hunter ive had it since 2011 2012 used it all ghe way through 2019 now i got a winchester sx4 just got it late 2k19
@losethealtitude7730
@losethealtitude7730 4 жыл бұрын
I guess I got lucky. I bought a SBE3 last week, ran to academy, grabbed 2 boxes of hevi steel 3s and from what I could tell it messed up the birds bad. I did have 2 cripples but I’m blaming it on me not being completely on the bird.
@stevenbohren2588
@stevenbohren2588 5 жыл бұрын
Some good case prices right now at Rogers Sporting goods. Browning has a $50 dollar rebate which makes theirs $100 a case or $10 a box.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
That’s a good deal
@coltonkinney617
@coltonkinney617 5 жыл бұрын
I is a factory choke and herter shells are the stir from a stoeger no ducks or geese get away
@zackbohannon5404
@zackbohannon5404 5 жыл бұрын
hevi metal all day!! been sooting them for 3 years now. nice video buddy.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Love Hevi Metal 3” 4 shot. Thanks!
@stevenhatfield6656
@stevenhatfield6656 5 жыл бұрын
I like those Remington hyper sonic steel but they do have a very high velocity which is not good for the barrel sadly! I liked the power with them but the exit velocity is really high. So federal blue box is probably my favorite
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Ya like federal blue box too
@peterjazz8315
@peterjazz8315 3 жыл бұрын
Ho! I have a full case of Hypersonic! Why it is not good for the barel? Does any arms manufactures said that? Thanks for your videos!
@peterjazz8315
@peterjazz8315 3 жыл бұрын
I found why: www.fieldandstream.com/truth-about-high-velocity-shotgun-shells/ Thanks again
@stevenhatfield6656
@stevenhatfield6656 3 жыл бұрын
@@peterjazz8315 yeah what you read and just kinda the increased speed has just more pressure on the barrel and what not wearing it out more. And some chokes won’t hold up to it. I consider anything above 1500 high velocity
@darinsroka8234
@darinsroka8234 5 жыл бұрын
How did you like the Winchester Drylok's you were using last season?
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Dryloks shot the best out of my browning a5 factory mod choke
@matkas3445
@matkas3445 5 жыл бұрын
At the end of the day if your landing birds feet down at 10 yards any shell will do even 2 3/4. Giving hevi steel a try for 115 a case
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Yep
@simpletimesoutdoors
@simpletimesoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
I also shoot the federal blue box out of my 10 gauge and they hammer birds with 2s and BBB
@tgunz64
@tgunz64 4 ай бұрын
Tried a box of blind side once. Dirtiest rounds I’ve ever seen. After about 10 rounds my Beretta 391 turned into a single shot. Bolt wouldn’t fully close after ejecting. Cleaned out the gun and next day hunting same thing. Inside the gun was coal black. Never bought a 2nd box. However it did seem to kill the ducks well.
@spoonman8896
@spoonman8896 4 жыл бұрын
I have a pile of different shells trying to decode what I like best. So far blue box federal.
@romeodavis1052
@romeodavis1052 4 жыл бұрын
hey, question to not only the uploader but everyone else who reads this, what about reloading your own shotgun shells? like reloading them with number 1, 2, or 3 shot, possibly even BB shot?
@FALhunter
@FALhunter 5 жыл бұрын
I miss the day when four free cases of Spectra Shot came to the door.. I’m not holding my breath for another opportunity like that though lol
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
That would be sweet for sure
@nitesoftheday
@nitesoftheday 5 жыл бұрын
I tried 2 different rounds last season wasn't bad for a pinch Rios and monarch
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Ya those are good ones
@nitesoftheday
@nitesoftheday 5 жыл бұрын
@@MidValleyMercenaries Rios are about the dirtiest rounds in my experience though
@cashotpb
@cashotpb 5 жыл бұрын
I use the blue box Kent bismuth for a Economic non tox turkey load and I’ve had great success. About $1.10 per shell Killed lots of birds out to 40 yards
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Ya I liked them
@anthonyguerra2456
@anthonyguerra2456 4 жыл бұрын
Even though it's a year later, still a great video. Good info..thank you, sir! 🦆
@codybrown1204
@codybrown1204 5 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if you have scheels stores where you live but they are big in Iowa where I live, the reason I bring that up is they carry a scheels exclusive shell from fiocchi that is an ounce and one fifth ounce flying at 1550 FPS but they are cheap and I have had great luck with them actually better than a lot more expensive rounds but it’s possible they are the same Shell fiocchi makes for field and stream re branded. I don’t know though because I refuse to give Dicks any business.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
We don’t have a scheels unfortunately. I’m not giving dicks any business either
@nicmeador8866
@nicmeador8866 5 жыл бұрын
@cody the 1 1/5 are not exclusive to scheels. Look online and you can find them. Decent loads IMO, way better than super x
@tgood1985
@tgood1985 5 жыл бұрын
I found the super x and the rem sportsman to be great shells, liked them a lot more than the fasteel and half the price, being cheap finally paid off for me! Cool video Titus, hope the camo hats get back in stock soon👍
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Ya hard to beat super x. Thanks! Hopefully we’ll have camo hats back in a month or so
@colethompson1924
@colethompson1924 5 жыл бұрын
I really like the field and strem ammo, but i also hate supporting dicks, every year dicks has a 20% everything sale, so i was getting them for like $7 a box and trap loads for $4 a box. You should also check the Rio shells from Rogers, there only like $90 and case and there awesome.
@mattbugg4568
@mattbugg4568 5 жыл бұрын
It depends on where you live, the altitude, shot density, load power, material of shot, combustion rate, gun it's being shot out of and knock down power, wex super x in 1550 speed bb-6 are about the only shell I think are any good in my 1100.
@ForeGodofSkin
@ForeGodofSkin 4 жыл бұрын
Bro they say choke this and choke that. But factory chokes are JUST as good. People who think these extended chokes are magical are just smoking crack
@cfoutdoors243
@cfoutdoors243 5 жыл бұрын
Good recap on all the shells you've shot. Totally agree with your aspect of using the chokes you have. I too will never buy anything from Dicks sporting goods, sounds like they are ready to go under.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@lindonpierce6076
@lindonpierce6076 5 жыл бұрын
Winchester super X The bbs or missShapin take a look at one cut it open if you want man I love you you’re video i’ve been a sub for a long time all the way back when you used to do work out videos lol can’t wait till next Duck season
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Wow that is loyal haha! That’s way back ! Thanks for the loyalty
@lindonpierce6076
@lindonpierce6076 5 жыл бұрын
It feels like it lol i always give the videos a thumbs up
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@joshuaeck2712
@joshuaeck2712 5 жыл бұрын
Love this videos about shells keep them coming and how do I get that hat?
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! We’re sold out of them right now but we’ll get some more in soon.
@michaelb2076
@michaelb2076 2 жыл бұрын
There is a certain type of shell and choke for every scenario. If you're hunting ducks that are in your face or hunting divers that are fast, low and far. The pattern criteria changes with the type of hunt. And shotguns ALWAYS get dirty and you should ALWAYS clean your firearms after every hunt.
@tobysteele1837
@tobysteele1837 5 жыл бұрын
If you ever do it again you should take a look at the boss shotgun shells
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Ya if they come to CA would love to. Can’t have ammo shipped here anymore
@timeslick8167
@timeslick8167 2 жыл бұрын
That looks like my inventory of waterfowl shells. I shoot everything. I know I should stick to one brand but when I see them I buy them.
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 2 жыл бұрын
In this day and age you pretty much have to
@clks1165
@clks1165 10 ай бұрын
When it comes to aftermarket choke, people buy them because guy like shooting full chokes and xfull choke and companies makes tight Construction chokes rated for steel shot Especially with bigger pellets.
@zackyoung2329
@zackyoung2329 5 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on your top 3 favorite shells?
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
👍🏼👍🏼
@SNAGEMNTAG3M
@SNAGEMNTAG3M 5 жыл бұрын
Kent's locked my choke tube in my barrel had to cut it out ...never shooting em again
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
snag em n tag em ??
@al_rebel_7021
@al_rebel_7021 5 жыл бұрын
Did you grease the choke?
@DeanVorhees
@DeanVorhees 17 күн бұрын
Find some rounds at 1375 fps with the old thick wads.
@frankiequinci720
@frankiequinci720 5 жыл бұрын
I want to duck hunt with you I’m new and need someone to show me the way😂
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
We put a lot of videos out trying to help those that are new. Check out Duck hunting tips for Tuesday playlist.
@markbullock7807
@markbullock7807 3 жыл бұрын
I love Dryloks
@juanr4704
@juanr4704 5 жыл бұрын
First jam out of my CZ was a Kent! Definitely Dirty shells!
@MidValleyMercenaries
@MidValleyMercenaries 5 жыл бұрын
Not good
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