The Pheasants Forever Federal load I have been using for about three seasons is 1 1/4 oz at 1300fps, and it is TOO much.
Unless, it is below zero degrees. Then, it is just right.
I have fed them to a pimple bulged Darne, (out of proof, but, about .090 wall where the mishap occured, before my time with the gun) the Silver Snipe, and, several pumps and autos, not so much as a second though on the last two classes of guns, and not much more on the first two.
I'm sure 1500fps ammunition exists out there, somewhere, for some reason.
But, I don't buy any.
I have an old box of Winchester 2 3/4" high brass 5s that are 1 1/4oz and 1200fps, and, I honestly would be content with them the rest of my life, but, I'm down to about 6 rounds, and I would guess they are from about 1971.
Actual hunting ammunition lasts a long time for me.
Best,
Ted
