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I was recently chatting to the owner of my local sporting clays club and he told me that Kent had a new line of target ammunition and there is a new 2.5" load on offer. Incredulous, I checked the Kent website and indeed there is!
Kent Elite Low Recoil-Training - 12ga, 2 1/2", 3/4 oz., #8, 1200 fps.
Surprisingly, these are made in the US factory as well. I'm keen to get my hands on some but they will not arrive in Canada for a couple of months.
Has anyone seen or used these yet?
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BG,
Thanks for the heads up! Suddenly being in the market for 2 1/2" target shells, I called my LGS to order them. I'll let you know the outcome, as he has a source for Kent shells. I currently use RST's for hunting and am looking for a less expensive plastic target shell. Kent's product code for the shells is #E122L20-8. 2 1/2"-3/4oz.-1200fps-#8's. That should get the job done.
Karl
Last edited by Karl Graebner; 03/13/18 04:48 PM.
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That's pretty fast velocity for a low recoil shell--a good bit faster than the Win Low Recoil/Low Noise loads. But no one should feel much in a 6# + gun. Should make for a decent skeet load in short chambered 12's. 3/4 breaks targets well enough in 28's and 20's. No reason it won't in 12's--although I usually shoot 7/8 oz reloads in the big bores.
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Larry,
I'm wondering if the velocity was boosted because of the light payload. I know that Fiocchi trainer loads in 7/8 oz. are fast. I've tried the Win. loads a long time ago and they seemed really slow, but quiet. I hope my LGS comes through for me, as I'd really like to try the Kents.
Karl
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Anybody know how much dinero per box?
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This thread piqued my interest. I'm always looking for a new quality shotshell with a light payload to try in the old doubles I have. Anyway, you guys may be aware Kent doesn't sell to individuals. I wasn't until I called them. The lady on the phone at Kent did give me the name, # of a distributor in VA.
Huntstuff.com
757.641.4568 in VA
Nick & Mary
I spoke to Nick and he was checking on pricing of a case to TX. I can report back tomorrow as to what he tells me in an email.
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That's pretty fast velocity for a low recoil shell Oh yeah, 1200 fps. Really screaming... JR
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I thought the Win. low noise/recoil shells at 900fps. or so were weak. Given their purpose I'm sure they have a use, just not for me. The Fiocchi shells at 1200fps and 7/8oz. were perfect. The Kent shells should be even better. When my LGS calls me with the price per flat I'll post.
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