Just a quick reminder to always verify that what you buy is actually what you’re getting.
I ordered a case of #5 upland bismuth shells from Kent recently to give them a try instead of my usual steel loads. Like most folks, switched from steel to bismuth because I wanted to increase my pattern density, and according to Kent's website I should be getting around 248 pellets per shell in the configuration I ordered. Upon receiving the case I went ahead and cut a few open to confirm pellet counts.
I opened Three shells from three different boxes and all came in 20% below their advertised pellet counts (I.e. 195 pellets vs 248). I contacted them to initiate an exchange and they sent a return label so they could evaluate my claim. I sent them off immediately.
Just received the replacement case from “a recent production lot”, and the pellet counts are still 20% low. I’m now working on getting a refund of my money.
I spent a lot of money on these shells and it’s unacceptable that they are this far from the advertised counts. I don’t expect each shell to have exactly 248 pellets, but holy hell, 20% low is a giant f***-up on their end.
Long story short, trust but verify. Also, maybe pick a different ammo company (Boss, Federal) if you want to jump to bismuth shotshells. Kent appears to either have some serious issues with their production line or they are outright lying about their product specs.
I ordered a case of #5 upland bismuth shells from Kent recently to give them a try instead of my usual steel loads. Like most folks, switched from steel to bismuth because I wanted to increase my pattern density, and according to Kent's website I should be getting around 248 pellets per shell in the configuration I ordered. Upon receiving the case I went ahead and cut a few open to confirm pellet counts.
I opened Three shells from three different boxes and all came in 20% below their advertised pellet counts (I.e. 195 pellets vs 248). I contacted them to initiate an exchange and they sent a return label so they could evaluate my claim. I sent them off immediately.
Just received the replacement case from “a recent production lot”, and the pellet counts are still 20% low. I’m now working on getting a refund of my money.
I spent a lot of money on these shells and it’s unacceptable that they are this far from the advertised counts. I don’t expect each shell to have exactly 248 pellets, but holy hell, 20% low is a giant f***-up on their end.
Long story short, trust but verify. Also, maybe pick a different ammo company (Boss, Federal) if you want to jump to bismuth shotshells. Kent appears to either have some serious issues with their production line or they are outright lying about their product specs.
