ANYONE EVER SHOOT "STERLING" SHOTGUN SHELLS?

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I was shooting sporting clays today and noticed some emptied in the trash bin labeled "Sterling" and they were labeled "12cal - 27gr- 8". They look to be of European manufacturer. Could not find an empty box to see where they might have been manufactured. Has anyone shot there shot gun shells? Where are they manufactured? Are they of good quality? Where can you purchase them?

 

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I’ve never seen them but spoke to a guy who said the ones he shot (not target loads) were extremely dirty. They are made in Turkey.

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They are made in Turkey like Henry said. Some of my friends swear by them. I haven't shot any yet but the results they're producing seem pretty solid so far.

 

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12cal ???

 

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N. J. BOB said:

12cal ???

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This is what was printed on the shell itself.

 

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Between my son and I, we've shot I think 8 flats now of the 3/4 oz. #9 "Quail Special" loads for skeet. No FTF'S or FTE'S in my 85TSS or his Cynergy. Zero recoil and they break skeet targets just fine. Yes, they are dirty (and a bit on the stinky side!) but I clean my guns regularly so not an issue. Since the ammo shortages started, anything #9 has been very hard to find so when we came across these, thought what the heck, give them a try. Free shipping on bulk purchases has been a perk too.

 

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yukon_870 said:

I was shooting sporting clay's today and noticed some emptied in the trash bin labeled "Sterling" and they were labeled "12cal - 27gr- 8". They look to be of European manufacturer. Could not find an empty box to see where they might have been manufactured. Has anyone shot there shot gun shells? Where are they manufactured? Are they of good quality? Where can you purchase them?

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Yes I shoot 12ga. 1 ounce #8 shot 1950 speed all the time my opinion it's the best 12 gauge Ive ever shot. Perfect on patern board, no big spaces (holes) . There specs say high amolodium, primer has longer spark to ignite progressive burning powder, shot looks to be polished and perfect-ally round.

 

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Tom Heusen said:

Yes I shoot 12ga. 1 ounce #8 shot 1950 speed all the time my opinion it's the best 12 gauge Ive ever shot. Perfect on patern board, no big spaces (holes) . There specs say high amolodium, primer has longer spark to ignite progressive burning powder, shot looks to be polished and perfect-ally round.

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1950???