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Curmudgeon Turkey Secrets
see load of the week for
8/26/2011
ITX™
EX-13 Extreme Turkey
Trauma-13 non-toxic shot is as you describe. ITX™ EX-13 is denser
than lead with an average density of 13.0 grams/cubic centimeter.
The pellets are spherical and true sized with a fine finish. ITX™
EX-13 sizes are available in #6, #4, and #2. ITX™ EX-13 is harder
than ITX shot and, therefore, loading data utilizes wads that
provide barrel protection (e.g., BPI’s VP wads and the TPS series of
wads).
When
working with the smallest pellet, #6, the Curmudgeon was amazed by
the profound downrange energy of these very lethal pellets, even
when moving at modest velocity. For comparison purposes, if
differing #6 pellets are launched at 1395 FPS and impact the target
at 40 yards, here are the results: Steel #6 impacts with 0.79 ft.
lbs. of energy. Lead #6 impacts with 1.82 ft. lbs. of energy. ITX
EX-13 #6 pellet impacts with 2.50 ft. lbs. of energy. (This is an
increase of 69% over steel and 28% over lead.)
The
ITX™ EX-13 #4 pellet is for heavier shooting. A #4 pellet launched
at 1395 FPS and impacts the target at 40 yards: Steel #4 impacts
with 2.25 ft. Lbs. of energy, lead #4 impacts with 4.47 ft. lbs. of
energy. ITX™ EX-13 #4 impacts with 5.90 ft. lbs. of energy.
Reloaders should weigh criteria like relative bird size and weather
conditions when choosing between #6 pellets, #4 pellets, or even #2
pellets. Big ducks, like sea ducks, and/or rough and windy weather
conditions may demand a larger pellet size. We are already
anticipating that the #2 pellet will be devastating on turkeys and all kinds of
geese.
As with
the ITX original pellets, our lab has found that the most lethal
loads utilize less shot and higher velocities. The immutable laws of
physics dictate that a pellet launched faster will always arrive at
the target faster than a pellet launched at a slower speed. At this
point BP has a list of more than 150 loads - and the list is
growing. Load data is spread over all the gauges, hull lengths, and
hull types. Our new Tungsten Propulsion System™ 28-gauge and .410
wads are designed to handle ITX™ EX-13 and steel shot in small bore
sizes.
Here are a couple of videos showing why
The Curmudgeon recommends using ITX Turkey Trauma on your next
turkey hunt.
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