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Old 08-22-2017, 06:39 PM
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Default Buying 20 Ga Ammo in Calgary

I just thought I d ask if anyone noticed
A good variety of 20 ga shells at any retailer .
I went to a couple of places in the south
without much luck ...
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Old 08-22-2017, 06:44 PM
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I just purchased some at Fly's Etc. in High River today. They had a good assortment of target and game loads.
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Old 08-23-2017, 09:35 AM
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I've always bought mine from Wholesale sports and never been without. But Flys Etc is a good suggestion. And they are happy to bring in anything you want that they don't have.
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Old 08-23-2017, 01:33 PM
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Were you looking for something specific?
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Old 08-24-2017, 08:53 AM
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I need field loads ...1300 fps 1 1/8 loads lead

Waterfowl loads ....# 3 or 4 steel ....

Just as a note .....I bought 6 boxes of Winchester Super Target shells
Each box has a few shells that will not go in the chamber.
The crimp rim is flared . Winchester will pick them up via
purolator and reimburse me ..

Another note ....the Weatherby SA-08 20 Guage will not recycle
the target load ....too new ....it does field loads .

Just glad it's pre season ...thnx
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Old 08-24-2017, 08:55 AM
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Cycling problems? Did you try the other gas piston?
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I need field loads ...1300 fps 1 1/8 loads lead

Waterfowl loads ....# 3 or 4 steel ....

Just as a note .....I bought 6 boxes of Winchester Super Target shells
Each box has a few shells that will not go in the chamber.
The crimp rim is flared . Winchester will pick them up via
purolator and reimburse me ..

Another note ....the Weatherby SA-08 20 Guage will not recycle
the target load ....too new ....it does field loads .

Just glad it's pre season ...thnx
Most 2-3/4" -20 gauge field loads are either 7/8 or 1 ounce, so the stores generally carry those loadings. I did purchase some 20 gauge Supreme loads with 1-1/8 ounces of copper plated shot years ago, but I haven't bought any in a long time. The Winchester Super Target are horrible as far as quality control goes, I now avoid them altogether.
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Old 08-24-2017, 10:38 AM
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Most 2-3/4" -20 gauge field loads are either 7/8 or 1 ounce, so the stores generally carry those loadings. I did purchase some 20 gauge Supreme loads with 1-1/8 ounces of copper plated shot years ago, but I haven't bought any in a long time. The Winchester Super Target are horrible as far as quality control goes, I now avoid them altogether.
He never said he was looking for 2 3/4", many 3" loads fall into his criteria.
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Old 08-24-2017, 10:44 AM
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He never said he was looking for 2 3/4", many 3" loads fall into his criteria.
Most 3" loads use 1-1/4 ounces of shot. He is looking for a less common load, so it won't be as easy to find a store that handles it
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Old 08-24-2017, 11:08 AM
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Most 3" loads use 1-1/4 ounces of shot. He is looking for a less common load, so it won't be as easy to find a store that handles it
I would agree, I'm pretty sure that's why he's asking for help...
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Old 08-24-2017, 11:20 AM
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The Calgary Wholesale Sports is listing the Federal 20 gauge 1-1/8 ounce loads in stock. However, they aren't cheap.

http://www.wholesalesports.com/store...shells/p/92885
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Old 08-24-2017, 11:37 AM
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To me shooting 1 1/8 - 1 1/4 oz loads defeats the purpose of downsizing to a 20ga. After all 1 1/8 is the standard 12ga load and 7/8 is the standard 20ga load. A 3" 20? Might as well just shoot a 12ga.
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Old 08-24-2017, 11:41 AM
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To me shooting 1 1/8 - 1 1/4 oz loads defeats the purpose of downsizing to a 20ga. After all 1 1/8 is the standard 12ga load and 7/8 is the standard 20ga load. A 3" 20? Might as well just shoot a 12ga.
I am of the same opinion.
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Old 08-24-2017, 02:30 PM
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To me shooting 1 1/8 - 1 1/4 oz loads defeats the purpose of downsizing to a 20ga. After all 1 1/8 is the standard 12ga load and 7/8 is the standard 20ga load. A 3" 20? Might as well just shoot a 12ga.

I get your point, but most 20's are lighter and easier to carry when you're hiking over hill and dale upland hunting. That would be one reason to go to the 20 even if you still wanted a heavy load. But it'll kick more of course.
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Old 08-24-2017, 03:16 PM
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Everything I read said buy a 20 semi for your lady ...
As I already said the SA-08 12 ga I have will shoot any
Load in 2 3/4 or 3 " ...So I got a hell of a deal on a SA -08
At Bass pro no less . ...I thought 20 ga gas less recoil .
I was right , it just won't shoot light loads . According
To Weatherby put 100 or so 11/4 ...1300 fps thru it .
Loosen it up !
I have a few hotter loads , works like a dream ,
But more recoil . I will buy some tomorrow
Somewhere .
Now for the most important part , she has tried several of my
12 ga s .They are to heavy ...This one is light , not much kick ,
It's not pink ...easy to operate .
Surely to god I don't to explain buying stuff for your wife .
You should have been with us for the golf club purchase .
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Everything I read said buy a 20 semi for your lady ...
As I already said the SA-08 12 ga I have will shoot any
Load in 2 3/4 or 3 " ...So I got a hell of a deal on a SA -08
At Bass pro no less . ...I thought 20 ga gas less recoil .
I was right , it just won't shoot light loads . According
To Weatherby put 100 or so 11/4 ...1300 fps thru it .
Loosen it up !
I have a few hotter loads , works like a dream ,
But more recoil . I will buy some tomorrow
Somewhere .
Now for the most important part , she has tried several of my
12 ga s .They are to heavy ...This one is light , not much kick ,
It's not pink ...easy to operate .
Surely to god I don't to explain buying stuff for your wife .
You should have been with us for the golf club purchase .
you still haven't mention whether you tried the other gas piston. The gun comes with two. One for lighter loads and one for heavier loads.
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The Weatherby lady says when your breaking it
In with field loads use the heavy load cylinder only .
I tried both with those super targets ....just no go .
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Old 08-25-2017, 09:20 AM
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The Weatherby lady says when your breaking it
In with field loads use the heavy load cylinder only .
I tried both with those super targets ....just no go .
Ah, that's too bad. I've never had any problems with my SA-08 20ga. In fact I've never even had to change the pistons. I guess run a bunch of heavy loads through it to try to loosen it up. It's a nice gun. she will like it, and I bet you borrow it a lot when you go upland without her. My 12 ga only sees waterfowl duty now.
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Old 08-25-2017, 11:37 AM
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I get your point, but most 20's are lighter and easier to carry when you're hiking over hill and dale upland hunting. That would be one reason to go to the 20 even if you still wanted a heavy load. But it'll kick more of course.
I can't see the 2 lbs difference carrying a 20 ga over a 12 ga making a difference unless you are a kid. Hell, I'll probably drop a 2 lb crap in the middle of the hike!
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Old 08-25-2017, 02:33 PM
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I can't see the 2 lbs difference carrying a 20 ga over a 12 ga making a difference unless you are a kid. Hell, I'll probably drop a 2 lb crap in the middle of the hike!
When I was 13 I started my hunting career with a heavy model 12 trap gun. No big deal! Now that I am a lot older, that two pounds does make a difference.
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