RST Bismuth

Dave Erickson · 06-04-2018, 08:44 AM

I’m considering a box of RST bismuth 5’s for my 16 gauge VH. Yes, they are pricy, but this 30” FxF Parker is begging to take a few ducks!

Any feedback on these loads would be appreciated.

Steve Hodges · 06-04-2018, 09:47 AM

RST's are great shells. I use Kent Bismuth loads in my VH 12 gauge and they are also available in 16 gauge.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/shoo...2.uts?slotId=0

Dave Erickson · 06-04-2018, 09:52 AM

Thanks. I have a bunch of the 16 ga. Kent Bismuth for my newer 16's, but it's 2 3/4" and fairly spicy at 1300 fps, so I am hesitent to use it in my unaltered 1913 VH.

Steve Hodges · 06-04-2018, 10:13 AM

Dave, the RSt's are probably "softer" shooting shells but the velocity on both are 1200 FPS. The RST's are 7/8 ounce loads and the Kent are a very close 1 Ounce load.

Dave Erickson · 06-04-2018, 10:37 AM

The Kent’s I have are 1 oz. @ 1300 FPS. They are labeled as such and I verified it with my chronograph.

Steve Hodges · 06-04-2018, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Erickson

The Kent’s I have are 1 oz. @ 1300 FPS. They are labeled as such and I verified it with my chronograph.

Dave, they very well may be, but i was just taking the velocity that Kent lists on there load specs.

Mills · 06-04-2018, 11:03 AM

I bought some RST 10 gauge Bismuth for use this upcoming season. Their old Nice Shot was excellent and I was sorry to see it discontinued.

Dave Erickson · 06-04-2018, 07:34 PM

I was 5' from the screens.

edgarspencer · 06-05-2018, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Erickson

I was 5' from the screens.

You can't fool me. Laying an over/under on it's side does not make it a side by side.

TxHuntermn · 06-05-2018, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by edgarspencer

You can't fool me. Laying an over/under on it's side does not make it a side by side.

Edgar,

Completely depends on neighborhood and technique!!!!