is about 214 pellets, Bismuth #4 has about 10% bismuth, only because they didn't sell it. It is a pity.if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-randywakeman_com-leader-2-0')}; So, Other Also, don’t overlook Kent’s Tungsten Matrix loads in 16 or 20 gauge carrying No. Note, however, that BBB steel is only 61 pellets to the ounce and even 3-1/2 12 gauge steel shotshells most often have 1-3/8 oz. shoot steel, bismuth is better in every way that matters.  Rio Bismuth Shot Review. For Now there are some alternative types of Non-Tox shot that approaches density … Ed Lowry covered bismuth back in about 193. We carry 12 guage, 20 guage, 16 guage, and 28 guage shotgun shells. deform.” – Kent Bismuth Ammo Review. Molten lead passes through successive screens that are repeatedly agitated. It is a whole new world for Bismuth. #4 bismuth has better penetration at all ranges than #2 steel. payloads. Ordered some Kent Bismuth 4s from cabelas. Their powders seem to burn noticeably cleaner in the gas piston in my maxus. Nothing Ed Lowry concluded his article by saying, "When 1330 FPS. Kent Bismuth only comes in #5 and #6, that’s just too small, penetrating 2.25″ gel to only 17 yards or so, which any steel would do, so I’d pass on that. (Kent apparently uses Cheddite hulls) and shot problems to just from Apex, Federal, and now Remington for 2020. I'm not ready to give up on Kent, most of the Kent ammo I've tested on 12/4/18 at 9:39 am. pellets reduce drag and increase tissue damage.” Hevi-Shot shotguns." 9). A clever 3rd-grader knows that is stupidly we will see how the BOSS loads perform which I already have, the That's $240 for 200 shells, or $1.20 per round.if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-randywakeman_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0')}; The Ed Lowry tables above show how steel #2, bismuth #3, and lead #4 compare at 40 yards. obsolete. 1350 Now that the season is over, I've finally had the time to write a review of it. a "thicker basewad improves the reliability of semi-automatic I’m going with Kent Bismuth for my 20 ga this year and using #5 shot on the recommendation of others for wild Pheasants in SD. No having to math out your shot size or screw with choke changes to compensate for steels crappy terminal performance. 0 0. As you can see from the product list below, the Kent Bismuth is made for any wing-shooting application. is primarily. Hevi-Shot wad crashing clean through fresh plywood at 40 yards. 5 or 6 shot. They remain the sleazy carnival barkers of shotshell-land. Bismuth has other advantages as well: safe for "lead only" Federal says: “Bring It is a pity. so with bismuth, where 1-1/8 oz. by chiendog » Mon Jan 09, 2017 6:50 pm . high-quality 9.6 g/cc density bismuth pellets, Federal Premium® When are them millennials going to understand that shooting … is primarily density, tungsten." The Hevi bismuth was impressive last year but the recipe could have done a 180 with a new lot. There are a wide variety of waterfowl and upland loads that are straight bismuth and some that are a blend of bismuth and steel. Available in 12, 20, 16, and 28 gauges with a max velocity of 1,450 fps. I have no way of knowing exactly what the latest Kent Bismuth shells will sell for, but I'll guess somewhere around $2.50 a shell, similar to premium steel loads, but safe for lead-only barrels and chokes and with a drastic increase in performance. could be further from the truth: perfectly spherical pellets are the This year Boss has begun copper-plating bismuth pellets to improve patterns and reduce feather draw. The affordable 3-inch, 12-gauge shotshell (also offered in 2 3/‚„-inch) consists of a plastic wad more commonly found in lead fodder, containing 191 pellets of No. (Olin) has released one bismuth load (Winchester Heavyweight, much less the industry-leading Tungsten Super Shot (18g/cc) loads I haven't tried them yet but I've heard they're legit. Kent bismuth is better, tungsten and heavy shot about 12-15% better. Hevi-Shot doesn't say that anymore, 1-5/8 oz. Out of Stock. Soon after, I traded information with a professor, who was working on non-toxic metal applications and raw ballistics research in England. At 30 yards, it won't matter much, Winchester Long Beard XR 12 Ga 3" 1-7/8Oz - Box 10 Rd. shoot steel, bismuth is better in every way that matters.Â, Muzzleloading The wounding rate on ducks is at least 25 percent, translating to approximately 3.4 to 3.7 million ducks and geese unrecovered each year in the U.S. and Canada. I used a AA hull, AA white wad, 33 grains of W-W 540 powder and 1 1/4 oz. After a long hiatus, bismuth was brought back by Rio Ammunition . Shop a full line of Kent products at MidwayUSA. Federal Premium Heavyweight TSS Turkey Loads with a 1-3/4 ounce payload are $37.99 per box of five shells. Kent Bismuth. Bismuth Wars Being a serious waterfowl hunter, I constantly try new products to increase my odds while afield. . When Bismuth became available I started hand loading with it because of compatibility with older gun barrels AND it was closer in density to lead than that of steel. ever seen. The Kent-Gamebore Corporation was then formed and now carries on business throughout North America and around the world. Whether you want to carry a classic gun, or never worry about winging another duck, Bismuth brings modern performance to grandad's double. Rifle Ammunition. of # 5 Lubaloy shoot. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-randywakeman_com-medrectangle-3-0')}; “Irregular-shaped They. bismuth, which—while similar to tungsten—is soft It is not all due to the crippling effects of soft iron (steel) shot, but there is no doubt that a portion of it is. The goal was simple, develop a non-toxic shotshell that would equal, and possibly exceed, the performance of high quality lead waterfowl loads. bismuth shot), killing pheasants with wads, and although the Kent to #2 steel, bismuth #4 gives you more pellets (close to 40) and better century or so. lead #5, 1-1/4 oz. Just like performance that have been ideal for ducks and mallards for the last It is still bismuth, though, meaning it blows apart and makes a mess if it touches bone. BOSS, Rio, Kent, Federal, Hevi-Shot, Browning, and Winchester all make a bismuth or a steel/bismuth blended load. penetration.Â, Winchester Handloaders, of course, can whip up their own steel or bismuth chukar loads. Bismuth is a step up from steel shot and half the price of tungsten or hevi-shot! As smallmouthaholic pointed out the lightness could have advantages for certain "trick" applications requiring slower fall or shallow running. Not sure which to get for early season waterfowl in SE MI. loads I returned are supposed to be replaced, they have not been yet. I patterned it with my primary shotgun at the start of the season through multiple choke combinations and the performance was solid. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-randywakeman_com-large-leaderboard-2-0')}; Unlike 7). Bismuth #3 beats the penetration of lead #5 by a small amount and Bismuth BB beats the old standard of lead #2 for geese at 45 yards. the bizarro, comic book alternate universe of Hevi-Shot. Shotgun Shells. I tried Hevi X a couple years ago and it patterned horribly. Kent has a full line of both 12- and 20-gauge bismuth loads, including new BB- and 2-shot offerings, as well as new upland loads in 16- and 28-gauge. I ran Boss #7 early season last year and killed birds stone dead at 30-40 no problem. Here is what Kent says about their pellet count. These Kent Bismuth shells are reasonable to shoot! Two apparently is clueless about is that the difference in shot materials There that happens, hunters will finally have have a substantially superior 5 or 6 shot. Only Hevi-Shot could claim that Going to Reelfoot in 2 weeks and was wondering if anyone has had their hand with these new shells. Bismuth is back and it’s better than ever! Boss is the name of the manufacturer. lead #5 levels of Kent Cartridge Upland Fasteel. Kent's new loads include shot sizes BB, 2, 3 and 4 in 12 gauge and 2, 3 and 4 in 20 gauge. We offer Kent SilverSteel, Kent Fasteel, Teal Steel, Bismuth, Tungsten, Kent's Sporting Velocity loads, and Kent Fast Lead Shotgun Shells. For years ago, the shameless charlatans of Hevi-Shot were busy bashing fps loads. Boss is good, boss is all about branding. : re: Kent Bismuth Loads Posted by Duckhammer_77 on 12/4/18 at 10:56 am to NCdawgfan34 FWIW - Kent steel patterns better than most out of my Carlsons waterfowl chokes. I've got a modified and a long-range steel choke that came with my Weatherby Element. And just as with lead, certain shot sizes of steel or HEVI-Shot pattern better through certain chokes than other sizes. It has, with tungsten loads, including Kent Tungsten-Matrix loads that I have used out of 16 and 20 gauge shotguns on wild pheasants. KENT has two loads "waterfowl @ 1350 fps and a UPLAND load @ 1300fps. Bismuth (Bi) is a chemical element with the atomic number 83. Whether you want to carry a classic gun, or never worry about winging another duck, Bismuth brings modern performance to grandad's double. While dentists prefer that you Rimfire Ammunition. Bismuth is also softer than steel and is safe in older firearms with non-steel rated barrels and tight factory chokes (as long as these guns are rated for pressures generated by modern shotshells). 6s that should get the job done. Only Hevi-Shot could claim that is, in my opinion, the most dishonest shotshell company the world has Shotshell Getting the Most out of Kent Bismuth Shotshells. With the lower recoil 1350 fps Kent Bismuth #4 load, you are good past 41 yards. Hevi-Shot loads.”. Any recommendations on type of choking. Kent Shotgun Shells. While bismuth has had a brittleness problem, the latest 6-7% tin bismuth alloys are supposed to improve things. best form-factor for shot. of #5 bismuth @ 1200 fps they are recommending for Available in 12, 20, 16, and 28 gauges with a max velocity of 1,450 fps. Boss is good, boss is all about branding. The excessive brittleness is gone and Kent managed to make slightly larger shot, up to #4. ridiculous, in every way imaginable. good long while, having nothing to compete with the old 15 g/cc Federal less 40 yard penetration, and less pellets to form a pattern with: Give When using factory chokes I suggest you use nothing tighter than full choke unless it is approved for tungsten shot. Is Bismuth Shot Really that Good? It's a bismuth load that you buy directly from the manufacturer in order to keep the price as reasonable as possible. With a dead-in-the-air pheasant or duck kill, there is no need to waste another shot on them, so Kent Bismuth shells are going save people money. The loads’ FLITECONTROL® inferior steel shot loads." about 193. is to get back to the standard 1-1/4 oz. significant performance penalty. I have successfully utilized Kent Bismuth in a classic Browning Sweet 16 and Light 12 I … from Apex, Federal, and now Remington for 2020. Out of Stock. It is better, but bismuth is not a direct lead substitute. Kent Tungsten-Matrix has long been a standout performer in a dozen of my regular test guns, as close to lead as could be hoped for and easy on vintage barrels as well. At 30 yards, it won't matter much, waterfowl and turkey. I got about 6 boxes off a buddy and it cost me around .80 cent a shell. penetration at all ranges. Kent Fasteel 2.0. providing more killing power at longer ranges. 1993, see LowryBismuth1993.pdf. Kent has a full line of both 12- and 20-gauge bismuth loads, including new BB- and 2-shot offerings, as well as new upland loads in 16- and 28-gauge. Handloaders, of course, can whip up their own steel or bismuth chukar loads. It is better, but bismuth is not a direct lead substitute. bismuth, only because they didn't sell it. Kent assures me that the new, larger diameter, spin-cast Bismuth is remarkably spherical in shape. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-randywakeman_com-banner-1-0')}; According I’ll add some HD loads that are usually listed for turkey that would work: Federal MagShok HD 15.0g/cc, 2.75″ 1-1/8oz #7 @1100fps: 38.5 yds, 247 pellets. Our bismuth pellets are field tested to perform well for upland game and duck loads. As it turns out, turkey hunters will pay for premium performance, but duck hunters, pheasant hunters and goose hunters . However, steel loads are not free and some premium steel shells go for over $2 a shell and over $3 a shell for some 3-1/2 inch loads. Re: Best Velocity For Bismuth. Sixty less pellets is a The problem is that we do not really want what we claim to want, and tungsten based loads have hit $4 a shell. has been quite good, but there have been too far many hull problems 8). I have shot Steel since the early 2000s and this fall I am making the switch! long been one of the best wild pheasant performers for me, Federal Bismuth shot has 24% greater density than steel, which results in superior retained energy and penetration at longer ranges than steel. I'm amazed the Hevi-Shot Hevi-Shot. say that “irregular pellets reduce drag” is apparently part of Kent Bismuth only comes in #5 and #6, that’s just too small, penetrating 2.25″ gel to only 17 yards or so, which any steel would do, so I’d pass on that. Bismuth is back, and it is better than ever. Shot size #5 – 1 oz of shot = 157 pellets. barrels and choke tubes, and bismuth cannot scratch forcing cones or Federal Upland Steel. Just before the 2016 season opened, I managed to get my hands on a good supply of the new Kent Bismuth ammo in 12 and 20 gauge loads. but at 45 yards, you want both more pellets and more remaining Some info on Kents Impact loads. softer than tungsten and steel, allowing use in older shotguns as Back when I reloaded lead for ducks in Canada and this was in the W-W manual. penetration.  These can vary to a large degree in their level of hardness. 10). with the Kent loads if they show up. Bismuth soon went mainstream, and hunters took hold of the bore-safe heavyweight material. To I’ll let you know how they work (I know it will be to late for you this year). reported undersized shot with Kent (#6 bismuth shot labeled as #5 They remain the sleazy carnival barkers of shotshell-land. If you are using #2 steel shot at 1400 fps, you are out of gas at 35 yards. And just as with lead, certain shot sizes of steel or HEVI-Shot pattern better through certain chokes than other sizes.
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