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Unread 06-13-2022, 06:44 PM   #1
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Default Parker Repro 28 and Federal TSS Custom Load

I see where Federal is offering "custom" TSS loads for the 28 gauge now. They offer a "Turkey" load that is 1oz of TSS @ 1100 FPS. Seem like this could be fairly low recoil (low pressure?) load that would devastating on a turkey. My question for you guys:

If the Repro is indeed rated safe for steel shot with the appropriate choke then is it safe to assume a TSS load like this Federal Custom would be reasonably safe, as well?

I currently shoot a similar load in my 20 gauge Merkel 47. It's one of the old Federal "Heavyweight" "low recoil" loads that predated their TSS loads, but similar (15g/cc vs 18g/cc). Those loads are 2 3/4" 1-1/8oz @1050fps. They have very low recoil, are very quiet and are devastating on turkeys.

Seems like you could do the same thing with this 28 custom load and benefit of a sub 6# gun and 26" barrel (a good thing in the turkey woods).

Thanks in advance for any input!
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Unread 06-14-2022, 09:48 AM   #2
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I would like to see this load patterned in a 28 gauge Repro full choke barrel which is normally choked at .039 or close in guns I have measured.
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I m like bill I would like to see the pattern this gun throws at a turkey...my bet it will be a tight group....charlie
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Any thoughts on using this load in a 28 repro??
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No problem, safe at that velocity, similar characteristics to a 1200 fps 3/4 ounce load. Unless 3/4 ounce is not sufficient, I would save the one ounce load for turkeys.
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Any barrel concerns using small shot TSS (#7 or smaller) in an open choke (IC/M)?
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I wouldn't be comfortable with shooting Tungsten shot through my 28ga repro. The repro barrels are supposed to have chrome lines bores & should be able to handle the hardness of tungsten, but I personally wouldn't take the chance of possibly damaging the bores from these loads. 28ga repro's values are well north of 5k now with some selling for over 8k. Why take the chance of damaging something with this kind of value with a load that's just under $20.00 for every pull of the trigger?

I know that's beyond my comfort level, just to say I killed a Turkey with a 28ga.

https://www.federalpremium.com/custo...FCST28275.html
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I wouldn't be comfortable with shooting Tungsten shot through my 28ga repro. The repro barrels are supposed to have chrome lines bores & should be able to handle the hardness of tungsten, but I personally wouldn't take the chance of possibly damaging the bores from these loads. 28ga repro's values are well north of 5k now with some selling for over 8k. Why take the chance of damaging something with this kind of value with a load that's just under $20.00 for every pull of the trigger?

I know that's beyond my comfort level, just to say I killed a Turkey with a 28ga.

https://www.federalpremium.com/custo...FCST28275.html
I need to make a correction on the price I quoted per pull of the trigger. I thought these were packaged 5 shells per box. There are 10 shells per so they would be a bargain of just shy of $10 bucks per-pull. Still beyond my comfort level though for the reasons I stated before.

Everyone knows their own comfort levels & if someone wants to run these through their guns please feel free to do so & report back to us on the results.

I do have a friend that shoots these TSS loads in a modern 12ga auto-jammer and raves about them.
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I have been researching it and it seems that the original literature indicated that steel shot was safe to shoot in any repro with less than a full choke. That seems to make sense given that these guns were made in the late 80s. Also most steel loads probably contemplate much larger shot size than that seen in most TSS loads, probably significantly so. Couple that with protective shot cups and tiny shot and it seems like low risk. I agree that it would be based on an individual's risk tolerance. That said, the idea of using the little 28 in this fashion might be worth some "measured" risk to the barrel.
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