Federal shells?

Dave AA · October 18, 1999, 12:49 PM

Why are Federal 3" 00 buckshot shells made with steel now? Brass getting a little short in supply? And will this make any difference in operation? I still have 40-50 of the old brass rounds.

swampgator · October 19, 1999, 09:24 AM

Are you talking about the case heads? I noticed that Winchester is doing this too with their lower priced shells. Haven't checked their "Higher End" Shells. I picked up a 15 round box of slugs from Wal-Mart, they have brass heads and were only $5.97 for box of 15. Might go pick up 3 more boxes for that price. Just a thought. Gator

zip · October 19, 1999, 10:20 AM

i havent seen any buck or slugs with the steel but as gator said winchester low end shell (super speed ect) almost all have the steel or aluminim whatever

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October 18, 1999, 12:49 PM	#1
Dave AA Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 1999 Posts: 387	Why are Federal 3" 00 buckshot shells made with steel now? Brass getting a little short in supply? And will this make any difference in operation? I still have 40-50 of the old brass rounds.

October 19, 1999, 09:24 AM	#2
swampgator Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1999 Location: Gatorville, Florida Posts: 619	Are you talking about the case heads? I noticed that Winchester is doing this too with their lower priced shells. Haven't checked their "Higher End" Shells. I picked up a 15 round box of slugs from Wal-Mart, they have brass heads and were only $5.97 for box of 15. Might go pick up 3 more boxes for that price. Just a thought. Gator

October 19, 1999, 10:20 AM	#3
zip Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 1999 Posts: 207	i havent seen any buck or slugs with the steel but as gator said winchester low end shell (super speed ect) almost all have the steel or aluminim whatever ------------------ oneshotonekill