Originally Posted By: WebopperIs there some reason you think you have to shoot the Hevi-Shot?
Said it before, and I'll say it again. Go pattern your shotgun when you get your new choke. Start off with some 4 Buck (which you can get 5 shells for $7 or less). You can get some different manufactures of that and see how those do. If that patterns well for you, why do you have to shoot the Hevi-Shot? Short answer...YOU DON'T.
Personally, I would spend the $20 or so and see if the #4 buck shoots well before spending the $30+ to find out that the Hevi-shot doesn't.
In some retarded places, Arkensaw for one, outside of deer season, T shot is the largest shot legal. Since lead T is not readally available, Hevi-Shot may be the best option.
BUT, with that said, I haven't been able to bring myself to spend the dough on that stuff either.
I am also looking for a cheaper alternative to Hevi-Shot for cat hunting in the thick stuff. Any ideas on something cheaper than Hevi-Shot, bit smaller than #4 buck would be appreciated.
Shayne