[Bill Roberts]

STS

Other than the obvious (steel base GC) how do you think these two shells compare?
Talking about NEW shells not reloads.

Thanks for your opinions.

Bill

 

[Avaldes]

The last time I cut them open, the GC's used a different powder and wad than the STS. The primer appeared to be the same. I didn't make any effort to distinguish the quality of the shot, but I have heard that the GC's have softer shot.

 

[poppat]

If anyone needs sts or gun clubs let me know I have thousands of each
Terry

 

[cunninmp]

Bill,
I shoot both Gun Clubs and STS new shells for ATA matches. At 16 yards I must admit I don't see much of a difference. But for Handicap, I only use STS's. I feel they break/smoke the birds much better.
On my pattern board at 40 yards using a CG Light Full choke, from a rest, the STS's give me a tighter pattern.
On Doubles for the first shot I use a Gun Club or a reload. But the second is always an STS. I'm slow at Doubles so I want the added assurance on the second shot.
Your mileage might vary.
Mike C.

 

[Neil Winston]

When I need really soft shot for experimentation I cut apart some Gun Clubs and use the shot; it's super-soft (by drop test.)

Neil

 

[miketmx]

I agree with the others that Gun Clubs are adequate for Singles but the shot is too soft for Handicap. OTOH I have registered good long yardage HCP scores with both Federal Top Guns and Winchester Super Targets.

 

[MDMike]

I've shot bushles of Gun Clubs at 16 yds. But when I back up to handicap I reach for Nitro 27's @ 1235. I keep flats of each.

 

[K-EIGHTY]

I cut open several of each...I didn't measure the hardness of the shot, but a close visual examination of the shot size was stunning. The STS shot was perfectly uniformed, while the Gun Clubs looked like they were a mix of 9's to 7.5's.

 

[postmastertim]

I had two GC's without primers and powder, Remington did send me a check when I returned the shells and box.

I have yet to have a STS without a primer, but for the price I'll stick with GC's.

Tim

 

[Timd3200]

I have shot both. Like said before GCs are ok at the 16 but when you move back much they don't break targets for me as well as STS.