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TSS Reloading

TheLBLman":psib4phc said:
Andy S.":psib4phc said:
The real beauty of TSS is you KNOW your shells will consist of the exact same components year to year, as well as the ability to easily kill turkeys at traditional distances using sub gauges (20, 28, .410), with lighter weight guns, and minimal recoil.
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Andy, I believe you and I typically see pretty eye to eye on most issues, including this. :)
I'm only concerned that too much about real hunting is becoming more about simply shooting.

I'm not opposed to using TSS at all, and the only reason I'm not is simply because I haven't spent the time to start.
That, and the fact I'm pretty content with those Federal Heavyweight #7's in my 20 gauge. :)
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I see what you mean but that could also be said with blinds and decoys :stir:
 
Rockhound":1zvwykhq said:
I see what you mean but that could also be said with blinds and decoys :stir:
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Good point, and almost everything in some way makes it "easier" to kill a turkey than in times past.

We could make similar points about bug spray, camo clothing, comfortable clothing, goretex,
snake boots, atv's, seat cushions, custom calls, custom chokes, optical sights, you name it.

But nothing has extended actual shooting range as much as the development of heavier-than-lead shot, most specifically the TSS.
 
REN":bhpo8im9 said:
how is using HW7 much different then TSS when the reason for using it is the same thing??
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Never claimed there was much difference behind the reasoning for using either :)
and am not against TSS.

I use HW7 in my 20 gauge mainly because it makes my 20 gauge as "effective" (or more so) than my old 12 ga turkey guns using the copper-plated lead loads I've used for decades. For me, it's more about getting traditional 12 gauge performance out of a 20 ga shotgun, i.e. makes it "easier" for me to walk with a lighter gun, so guess it makes it "easier" for me to kill more turkeys. :tu: TSS is just even better than HW7.
 
Andy S.":27wf94tx said:
The real beauty of TSS is you KNOW your shells will consist of the exact same components year to year, as well as the ability to easily kill turkeys at traditional distances using sub gauges (20, 28, .410), with lighter weight guns, and minimal recoil.
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Bingo. I'm not one of the guys shooting absurd distances. I killed 2 birds last year, and both were about 30 yards. Part of the fun of turkey hunting is kind of like bow hunting with deer ... you actually have to make an effort to get close to them, or more accurately, get them close to you.
 
TSS is not ruining the game, fanning has already done that. I kno guys that tag out every year in multiple states and all they do is sleep in and then ride roads looking for birds to "fan in". I don't even care to listen to them tell their stories, actually just walked off. Killing is all a lot of guys know. Never learned to hunt but then again it all looks the same on Facebook, Tndeer, or in a text message.....
 
Roost 1":2hdspuv2 said:
Killing is all a lot of guys know.
Never learned to hunt but then again it all looks the same on Facebook, Tndeer, or in a text message.....
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Kinda the point I was trying to make.
More and more, HUNTING is being replaced by simply SHOOTING, and/or just bragging rights over having killed something.
IMO, this does not bode well to the future of hunting.
 
Killing one would be nice....23 years of turkey hunting, I've killed 2 and yes I use decoys, tss, LB and the occasional pop up blind.

I'm also the self proclaimed worst turkey hunter :cry:
 
Spoon - just holler anytime and I'll gladly tag along with you, and do everything I can to put you in position to shoot one. Furthermore, I'll gladly leave my gun at home and just bring my calls. Shout anytime and I'll be glad to help.
 
spoon":83xn2cly said:
Killing one would be nice....23 years of turkey hunting, I've killed 2 and yes I use decoys, tss, LB and the occasional pop up blind.

I'm also the self proclaimed worst turkey hunter :cry:
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Come to Wilson County! If you can't kill one here, THEN you can proclaim yourself as the worst turkey hunter. :)
 
TheLBLman":2ym1ugmw said:
Rockhound":2ym1ugmw said:
I see what you mean but that could also be said with blinds and decoys :stir:
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Good point, and almost everything in some way makes it "easier" to kill a turkey than in times past.

We could make similar points about bug spray, camo clothing, comfortable clothing, goretex,
snake boots, atv's, seat cushions, custom calls, custom chokes, optical sights, you name it.

But nothing has extended actual shooting range as much as the development of heavier-than-lead shot, most specifically the TSS.
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I've stretched mine out I ain't gonna lie, but my average shot is probably 30 ish yards
 
REN":sk9kc60m said:
Let's TRY to keep this about TSS reloading if possible so anyone wanting to get into it won't have to scroll though the shade lol
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Go kick rocks Reynolds. We'll toss as much shade on this topic as we'd like! :D
 
Where's the best place to get components? Is tungsten the same thing as Kent steel? I've seen some stuff on Ballistics products site but no TSS.
 
REN":3906vm13 said:
I will add one of the best "tools" I got (Andy may have recommended it or someone else from here when I started) was a cigar tamping tool. Fits perfect in the hull to push the hull and all the parts down. They are super cheap and awesome to have
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Yep, to do the 20 ga shells, you're gonna want one of these. (Pipe tamp)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/252613777529
 

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