Does Lawrence have a better magnum shot over Eagle? Lawrence is a little higher price
Lawrence shot vs Eagle
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Does Lawrence have a better magnum shot over Eagle? Lawrence is a little higher price
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Tim has tested the shot in both brands. It appears that Lawrence Brand shot is mostly about 3 1/2 to 4% antimony shot range. While the Eagle Shot runs more like 2% antimony shot. This is the result of actual testing by a shooter here using a drop test method device that he uses to test shot in everything we shoot. No matter if its factory loads or shot in bags from reloaders across the country. He is a Engineer by trade. So he is meticulous in his work and findings!!!
So if your shooting targets at distance??? Especially if your shooting ATA, or the NSCA. You should be using the Lawrence Brand shot. IMO, shooting skeet targets does not require that hard of shot. However I still load Lawrence Brand shot in all my NSSA loads!!! I have been known to use the Eagle shot for practice targets only. I see little difference in my target breaks that close to the targets though. Good Luck to Ya. break em all Jeff
So if your shooting targets at distance??? Especially if your shooting ATA, or the NSCA. You should be using the Lawrence Brand shot. IMO, shooting skeet targets does not require that hard of shot. However I still load Lawrence Brand shot in all my NSSA loads!!! I have been known to use the Eagle shot for practice targets only. I see little difference in my target breaks that close to the targets though. Good Luck to Ya. break em all Jeff
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Generally, yes.
But my data is a bit dated since I have not tested recent samples of either.
I will buy a bag or two of whatever I can get at the Grand to see how the hardness is.
But in the past, Lawrence/West Coast (they come from the same factory) has generally tested harder than Eagle.
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From what i have heard from others who have tested it, Lawrence runs about 4 % and Eagle about 2% which would bring Eagle in line with most cheap promo shells.
Tim would know!
He was featured on the cover of the album dealing with this very subject.
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How come YOU get to dance with the girl?
As I recall, I asked you first and you turned me down!
I'm guessing heper 6% will be the new winner. Anxious to see your results. The strong dollar right now makes Heper, eagle and other import / foreign brands much cheaper.
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I've already tested two different batches of HEPER 6% magnum shot. Both were very hard.
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My bags of Lawrence seem to run closer to the marked size than my bags of Eagle. I will pay a premium for the Lawrence over the Eagle. I have done no pattern testing to compare.
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Because he doesn't doesn't drink Bud Light !
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Although, I have done no official testing, the Lawrence Magnum shot seems to break targets better than the same size Eagle Shot, especially in longer shots on the sporting clays course. It could just be my own bias.
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I have loaded shot from $5.99 per bag to prices of today all brands, seems as though I can drop targets with any I have loaded. With today’s prices I’m just thankful to find a cheaper bag to shoot. Maybe in the hands of a professional they can show me the difference, my ability well it’s lacking at times. Last night was one of those times…shot horribly. But I’ll be back!
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Just bought couple of bags..they crush targets and the price not bad. $53.00 at local club and helps the club out I guess.
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