Boss Shotshells Awesome Buying Experience

[Govinator3]

I was just blown away by how responsive and fast these guys and gals are. Here is my experience.
March 29th 11:02am Placed order for 8 boxes (all in stock), qualified for free shipping
11:04am I replied to my order confirmation email with an image of my FOID card because I don't live in a free state.
11:06am I get a reply asking for my Drivers License as well
11:12am I send in a picture of my DL
11:58am I get tracking information
March 30th 6:00pm UPS delivers the ammo

I am amazed at how fast they got this stuff shipped. Maybe I got lucky and maybe since they are only 4 hours from me that helped but holy cow, they beat Amazon.

I cant wait for Pheasant and duck season to try them out. They had a lot of offerings in stock and I don't think they have raised their prices yet with all this inflation going on. I would highly recommend stocking up now for the upcoming season.

 

[Duckhunterbrad]

Great guys at Boss, I burn through about 4-5 cases a season!

 

[GWHunter]

Would either of you know if the 12ga 3" #5 regular copper plated would be suitable for turkey with an extra full choke or is it more of a waterfowl round? I know they have the turkey specific TSS stuff but there is no way I'm spending that much cash on turkey rounds.

 

[LongWayAround]

I'm assuming you are looking at 1.5oz loads? That's plenty adequate for turkeys.

Would either of you know if the 12ga 3" #5 regular copper plated would be suitable for turkey with an extra full choke or is it more of a waterfowl round? I know they have the turkey specific TSS stuff but there is no way I'm spending that much cash on turkey rounds.

 

[GWHunter]

Yes that's what I was looking at. That's what my turkey loads are now. Just wasn't sure if anyone has ever patterned any with an extra-full choke. I don't know what wad they use or if it would even make that much of a difference really at 40 yards and under with a tight choke. That TSS stuff is nice, but I usually turkey hunt in fairly thick woods and like to call them in close. I haven't even had a chance to shot a bird of 30 yards in years. That TSS stuff patterns so tight at close range its almost like shooting a slug.

 

[huntineveryday]

GWHunter-

Just be aware that thier regular copper plated shot is 9.6g/cc, lead shot is 11.34g/cc.

So if you are looking for a non-tox load, they will be better than steel and cheaper than TSS loads. A comparable load of lead or plated lead shot will pack more of a punch and be even cheaper yet.

My kids have killed a fair number of turkeys with Fiochii Golden Pheasant 3" #5's out of a 20 gauge with a modified choke, but that's strictly a 15-30 yard load.

 

[huntineveryday]

I will say Boss's TSS turkey loads are looking pretty tempting. They are throwing more shot in thier 3" loads and charging the same or less $ than thier competitors.

 

[GWHunter]

Hey thanks, I didn't give a thought to the weight or look close enough at it to see that it was copper shot and not copper plated lead. Thanks for the heads up. I have enough rounds to get me and my dad through this turkey season. I usually shoot the Longbeard XR and meant to stock up in the off season but forgot until now. Now I can't find any. I'll remember this off season, but might try a box of the TSS stuff just to have one or two in the turkey vest to throw in if the situation warrants it.