Shooting TSS For Turkey Hunting Worth It?

Published on February 26, 2025
Duration: 2:16

This video from Mossberg explores the advantages of Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) for turkey hunting. TSS offers superior density compared to lead, allowing for smaller pellets with equivalent or greater lethality and higher pellet counts. This makes sub-gauge shotguns like 20-gauge, 28-gauge, and .410 bore highly effective for turkey hunting, providing lighter and more maneuverable options. However, TSS is more expensive and requires checking choke compatibility due to its hardness.

Quick Summary

Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) is denser than lead, allowing for smaller pellets with greater lethality and higher pellet counts. This technology makes sub-gauge shotguns like 20-gauge and .410 bore highly effective for turkey hunting, offering improved performance and maneuverability. However, TSS is more expensive and requires checking choke compatibility.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to TSS
  2. 00:31Cost and Choke Considerations
  3. 01:10Sub-Gauge Shotgun Advantages with TSS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) and why is it used for turkey hunting?

TSS stands for Tungsten Super Shot. It's a denser material than lead, allowing for smaller pellets that deliver more energy and higher pellet counts downrange. This significantly increases the effectiveness of shotshells, especially in smaller gauge firearms.

How does TSS affect performance in sub-gauge shotguns like 20-gauge or .410 bore?

TSS ammunition dramatically enhances the lethality of sub-gauge shotguns. It enables these lighter, more maneuverable firearms to achieve the performance previously associated with larger 12-gauge or 10-gauge guns, making them highly effective for turkey hunting.

Are there any special considerations when using TSS ammunition?

Yes, TSS is more expensive than lead loads. Crucially, you must verify that your shotgun's choke is rated for TSS, as the material is very hard and could potentially damage incompatible chokes.

What are the advantages of TSS pellets compared to lead pellets?

TSS pellets are smaller for equivalent weight and significantly denser than lead. This density allows for greater penetration and a higher pellet count in the same shotshell volume, leading to more effective patterns on target.

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