AH Exclusive: Apex Ammunition TSS Loads

This guide explains the advantages and considerations of using Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) for turkey hunting, drawing on insights from a Mossberg representative. TSS offers enhanced pellet density and count, making smaller gauge shotguns more effective. Key considerations include choke compatibility and cost.

This guide details a method for patterning and zeroing turkey hunting ammunition, specifically comparing Federal Premium TSS and Remington Nitro Turkey loads. It emphasizes the importance of adjusting optics for different loads and ranges, drawing on expert instruction to optimize shot placement for ethical turkey hunting. The process involves testing at 25 and 50 yards to evaluate pattern density and effectiveness.

This video introduces two new lines of Remington turkey hunting ammunition: Premier TSS and Premier Magnum Turkey High Velocity. Premier TSS utilizes tungsten super shot for increased density and range, while Premier Magnum Turkey High Velocity offers a revamped lead load with enhanced velocity and tight patterns. Specifics on shot sizes, gauges, shell lengths, velocities, and pricing are provided for both offerings.

Henry Chen of Ren Chan New Materia introduces Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) at SHOT Show 2022. TSS is significantly denser than traditional lead shot, offering deeper penetration and harder hits. This allows for smaller pellet sizes to achieve the same effectiveness as larger lead pellets, increasing pellet count in the kill zone, particularly beneficial for turkey hunters. The lethality of shotgun pellets is determined by energy per surface area, not just weight.

This guide details a cost-effective method for sighting in a turkey shotgun, as explained by a Mossberg representative. The technique involves using cheaper ammunition for initial adjustments and reserving expensive Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) loads for final micro-adjustments, saving hunters money while ensuring accuracy.

This Gun Talk LIVE video from SHOT Show 2018 features Dan Compton from Federal Premium discussing their latest turkey hunting ammunition. He highlights the Grand Slam, 3rd Degree HEAVYWEIGHT TSS, and HEAVYWEIGHT TSS (Tungsten Super Shot) lines, all designed for effective turkey hunting. The video is a product showcase and informational segment for consumers interested in specialized waterfowl loads.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.