What steel loads do you use?

[Maarsey]

Guys have any of yas used heavi metal of hevi steel loads before if so can I get some pros and cons on them I'm normally just a federal BBB user normally but thinking of switching it up a bit!

[Killswitch]

I dont put to much stock in those "fancy" shells. If your birds are decoying then it dosent matter what brand you use. So I'd recommend using whats cheapest, most readily available or what ever patterns best in your gun. I personnally use challenger 3" bb, but thats because i get them @$13.50 a box with my discount.

[oaknut]

Im going to try a box of blind side and perhaps after witnessing the devastating effect of BC out of pops' 20ga give them a try as well. My go to is federal #2 and BB. $14 a box sounds good to me.

[Snowwalker]

Federal #2, #1, BB. 3" and 2 3/4". Don't see the need for the 3's on the first shot if they are close. I also have #4 in 2 3/4" for running down Cripples.

[Buzz Killington]

Federal blue box, Kents, and challengers for me

[Sprite]

Normally I shoot Challengers, but got a good deal on Kent this season. Going to be shooting 3" #1s.

I've shot Blackcloud, Hevi metal and steel, and all those other gimmicky loads and can tell you that when the bird's centred in the pattern, it dies the same no matter what she'll you're shooting.

-Nick

[Maarsey]

Thanks fellas keepem coming!

[CocoZoo]

Hevi Steel is just regular steel shot. No different than any other steel, just the price tag. If it patterns best for you and you don't mind the extra coin, go for it.

I use Kents. #BB, #1, and #3 in various loads for various situations.

[Cintax]

I use Federal Blue Box and Kent Fasteel. Cheap and they work if I do my job.

Goose I use #1's and for Ducks I use #3's or #4's.

[fishhawk]

No need to buy fancy expensive steel loads like you mentioned, All you need is some good quality shells like Kent, challenger, Winchester etc. Buy a box of each and see which one patterns the best, and enjoy you duck dinner.