advise on RST shells
 

im putting in my order this week for 10 boxes of RST shells for a couple different guns, ive never used RST before and would like some opinions..
first off, paper or plastic? anybody have a preference?
second, is there really a big difference if you choose to shoot 2 1/2 over 2 3/4 as far as performance goes?
and 3rd and final, im going turkey hunting in may with an 0 grade parker hammer twist, full/full 2 3/4 chambers... what RST load would you guys use?
i was thinking PREMIUM GRADE "PHEASANT" 1200 VEL 1 1/4 #6 would do the job?? thanks guys

Anything RST makes it absolutely top shelf.

Paper is always fun, just for the sake of nostalgia.

I'd think that load would kill a turkey plenty dead if he was inside 30 yards.


Destry

My first longbeard was at forty-two yards with that exact load and I've taken two others at very nearly that range. I will say however that none have been stone dead when I got to them but were definitely down for the count and flapping weakly. I haven't and wouldn't attempt to kill a turkey at greater distances with my DG 12 full/full - I know my gun's limitations with the loads I use. You will not find any better ammo than RST.

Destry, where's the skiddin' duck and who's that guy?

I would use those great 1 1/4 ounce pheasants in #6 for pheasant and turkey. I would fill the rest of the ten boxes with the 1 1/16 ounce, roll crimped 2 1/2" paper in #7. This load is the prettiest shell RST makes, with a clear top wad showing the shot, and a beautiful light red paper hull. I watched 5000 of these shells being loaded and the "machine" just loves to load that load.

Is a shot size conversion necessary with RST? When I bought Eley shells a few yrs back, the #5 shot was similar to #6 U.S. shot size.

Thanks for that information Bill - I'll have to order some myself.

Dean

Chuck,

www.rstshells.com made in PA so there is no conversion on shot size.

Harry

Dean,

Why that's ol' Sir John Falstaff himself. Everybody's buddy Bruce Day is so fond of comparing me to him that I figured I'd embrace it.



Destry

And the skidding duck ?????? I'm thinking part of a "Falstaff Feast"

Destry, I am neither fond or so fond of comparing you to Falstaff, but if you see Falstaff as your alter ego and want to adopt his name in addition to his lifestyle , have at it.

By the way, the name Falstaff is a play on words relating to a certain disability.

There's no disputing that RST makes a great product, although last year at the Southern I had pierced primers on about 50% of what I put through my hammer gun. If you shoot in volume it will be beneficial if you learn to reload. Just about any load RST makes you can make on a MEC press.

Bruce,

Actually it's thought the character was based on Sir John Fastolf though I'm sure any relation to what you refer to would be foremost in your mind.

Destry