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20ga 3″ 1-5/8oz
$57.99
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AVERAGE RATING OF 22 REVIEWS
October 20, 2023
Awesome turkey load 20 ga. 3” 1 5/8 oz #9 with Pinchoti 585 choke sbe 3 total turkey devastator .
Class act company.
October 11, 2023
Definitely recommend any of the Apex turkey loads. Haven’t found a shot size my guns don’t like. I’ve killed turkeys with the straight 9’s & the 9/10 blend out of my M2 20. Also my 11/87 likes the 8’s or the 9’s. The ammo isn’t the best thing either it’s that they’re Veteran own & made in America 🇺🇸
May 19, 2023
I converted my sons Remington 870 Youth 20 gauge to a dedicated turkey gun and bought Apex shells based on the recommendation of a friend. I was very impressed at the 40 yard pattern using a .575" choke and was blown away with the performance of the #9 shot on a nice Tennessee gobbler a few weeks ago. At 38 yards it was bang, drop and zero flop. That bird was stone dead and never moved. Considering buying some 2.75" 12 gauge shells and trying to kill a bird with my dad's A5.
May 18, 2023
WOW
Pattern, Performance...Perfection
May 9, 2023
Impressive turkey ammo, the #9s throw some great patterns. Clearly outperforms my old 10 guage with Hevishot.
March 20, 2023
Just patterned them out of a 20 gauge Retay, with a Carlson .555 TSS Choke. Blistered a 10 inch target at a little over 40 yards. Had roughly 75 more pellets in the target than the target my father-in-law shot at the same range with his 12 gauge, lead ammo. Definitely worth the extra coin!
January 26, 2023
Been using these since they came out. The 1 5/8oz 3” loads are extremely deadly in my turkey gun. I’ve shot all there makes…the regular Turkey, Ninja, and some Small Batch #10’s. All do not leave an inch opening in a 30” circle at 42 yards. I’m not an all in a 10” circle kind of hunter, I love that open pattern. With that said out of three states hunted last year my farthest shot was 23yds…closest I had to wait until it walked on out to 17yds. I buy just about every time they have them available. I will NEVER run out of shells in my lifetime based on hunting 3-4 different states a year. Highly highly recommend. I’ve tried other manufacturers for fun and they all blow apart, guessing they load them way too hot.
September 10, 2022
Being from a state with shot size restriction and wanting to make the switch to TSS I was forced to find a load 7.5 or larger. Apex was the first load I tried and it was extremely impressive on paper. My 20 gauge Rem 870 with a Jebs HH choke paired with 7.5 Apex is absolutely deadly at 40 yards. Couldn't be happier with the load and great customer service as well working through the shortages post covid.
March 27, 2022
Apex 20 gauge 1 5/8 oz #9 with a Franchi Infinity 3 using a Jeb’s .562 is deadly at 65 yards. I harvested my bird this year at the described distance. Unbelievable to think a 20 gauge could accomplish this, but I’m a customer for life. Why would anyone want to carry a 12 gauge anymore.
March 24, 2022
20ga Apex #9s kill turkeys stone dead at 60yds. Fact, repeatable
February 16, 2022
Wish I had 4 arms. I would give them 4 thumbs up!!!! I completed my first Grand slam in 2021. I was using Apex 20 gauge, 3 inch, #9 shot.
I killed three birds at 40yds and the Merriam was at 10 steps. Apex is AWESOME! I will never shoot another brand of turkey shells. If you are looking for a quality made product made in America by Veterans, This is your shell.
February 12, 2022
I switched from my Rem 12ga. 11-87 to a Rem 20ga. 870, using Apex 3" 1 5/8 oz. #9. I use the Rem super full choke (.665) and the kill numbers were almost 90 at 40 yards. Bottom line, Apex has dialed in the right recipe for turkey ammo PERIOD! Scoring the Apex ammo from a 1 to 10 if I were extremely critical, I'd give it a 15!
November 28, 2021
These loads have let me get the slam . Longest shot 55 yards
April 28, 2021
Awesome patterns. Out preforms the big ammo makers by far. Killed my first bird ever with a 20 gauge the other day. Benelli m2, Rob Roberts 560, and Apex 9 shot. This stuff is the real deal. Thanks guys
April 22, 2021
By far the best turkey loads I have ever used. I will not use anything else but these in the future for Turkey hunting.
April 21, 2021
Excellent pattern. Will let the 12 gauge home this year.
March 24, 2021
5 star ammo, 5 star company. Best shell in the game by far!
March 19, 2021
Just smoked a Osceola with these shells. Shooting great patterns with a Winchester Sx3 long beard with .555 IC and .570 IC. I won’t shoot anything else out of the 20g
March 8, 2021
Great company putting out an amazing product.
March 7, 2021
I can’t explain enough how confident these shells will make you after seeing it on paper! Astounding!!
March 6, 2021
These loads are a GAME CHANGER. This ammunition has given me the confidence to carry a lighter turkey gun, while not sacrificing 12 gauge performance. I don’t ever see myself carrying a 12 gauge again. Chamber a round and see for
Yourself, you won’t regret it!
January 10, 2021
If I could give these shells 6 stars I would. These things are amazing in all aspects. If you'd like to watch my full YouTube Review, click this link: https://youtu.be/cKSVDsC9dhA
22 reviews for 20ga 3″ 1-5/8oz
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If I could give these shells 6 stars I would. These things are amazing in all aspects. If you’d like to watch my full YouTube Review, click this link: https://youtu.be/cKSVDsC9dhA
Jake Stanisch (verified owner) –
These loads are a GAME CHANGER. This ammunition has given me the confidence to carry a lighter turkey gun, while not sacrificing 12 gauge performance. I don’t ever see myself carrying a 12 gauge again. Chamber a round and see for
Yourself, you won’t regret it!
Tyler Welch (verified owner) –
I can’t explain enough how confident these shells will make you after seeing it on paper! Astounding!!
Larry Kirk (verified owner) –
Great company putting out an amazing product.
David Esskuchen (verified owner) –
Just smoked a Osceola with these shells. Shooting great patterns with a Winchester Sx3 long beard with .555 IC and .570 IC. I won’t shoot anything else out of the 20g
Clayton Cannon (verified owner) –
5 star ammo, 5 star company. Best shell in the game by far!
RICH NICHOLS (verified owner) –
Excellent pattern. Will let the 12 gauge home this year.
David Ketchum (verified owner) –
By far the best turkey loads I have ever used. I will not use anything else but these in the future for Turkey hunting.
Brock Lind (verified owner) –
Awesome patterns. Out preforms the big ammo makers by far. Killed my first bird ever with a 20 gauge the other day. Benelli m2, Rob Roberts 560, and Apex 9 shot. This stuff is the real deal. Thanks guys
James Godbee (verified owner) –
These loads have let me get the slam . Longest shot 55 yards
Gary Smith –
I switched from my Rem 12ga. 11-87 to a Rem 20ga. 870, using Apex 3″ 1 5/8 oz. #9. I use the Rem super full choke (.665) and the kill numbers were almost 90 at 40 yards. Bottom line, Apex has dialed in the right recipe for turkey ammo PERIOD! Scoring the Apex ammo from a 1 to 10 if I were extremely critical, I’d give it a 15!
John Peacock (verified owner) –
Wish I had 4 arms. I would give them 4 thumbs up!!!! I completed my first Grand slam in 2021. I was using Apex 20 gauge, 3 inch, #9 shot.
I killed three birds at 40yds and the Merriam was at 10 steps. Apex is AWESOME! I will never shoot another brand of turkey shells. If you are looking for a quality made product made in America by Veterans, This is your shell.
M Hall (verified owner) –
20ga Apex #9s kill turkeys stone dead at 60yds. Fact, repeatable
SSS –
Apex 20 gauge 1 5/8 oz #9 with a Franchi Infinity 3 using a Jeb’s .562 is deadly at 65 yards. I harvested my bird this year at the described distance. Unbelievable to think a 20 gauge could accomplish this, but I’m a customer for life. Why would anyone want to carry a 12 gauge anymore.
Justin B (verified owner) –
Being from a state with shot size restriction and wanting to make the switch to TSS I was forced to find a load 7.5 or larger. Apex was the first load I tried and it was extremely impressive on paper. My 20 gauge Rem 870 with a Jebs HH choke paired with 7.5 Apex is absolutely deadly at 40 yards. Couldn’t be happier with the load and great customer service as well working through the shortages post covid.
Mark Kite –
Been using these since they came out. The 1 5/8oz 3” loads are extremely deadly in my turkey gun. I’ve shot all there makes…the regular Turkey, Ninja, and some Small Batch #10’s. All do not leave an inch opening in a 30” circle at 42 yards. I’m not an all in a 10” circle kind of hunter, I love that open pattern. With that said out of three states hunted last year my farthest shot was 23yds…closest I had to wait until it walked on out to 17yds. I buy just about every time they have them available. I will NEVER run out of shells in my lifetime based on hunting 3-4 different states a year. Highly highly recommend. I’ve tried other manufacturers for fun and they all blow apart, guessing they load them way too hot.
Jon Ross –
Just patterned them out of a 20 gauge Retay, with a Carlson .555 TSS Choke. Blistered a 10 inch target at a little over 40 yards. Had roughly 75 more pellets in the target than the target my father-in-law shot at the same range with his 12 gauge, lead ammo. Definitely worth the extra coin!
Ian (verified owner) –
Impressive turkey ammo, the #9s throw some great patterns. Clearly outperforms my old 10 guage with Hevishot.
Rick T –
WOW
Pattern, Performance…Perfection
David Koeppel (verified owner) –
I converted my sons Remington 870 Youth 20 gauge to a dedicated turkey gun and bought Apex shells based on the recommendation of a friend. I was very impressed at the 40 yard pattern using a .575″ choke and was blown away with the performance of the #9 shot on a nice Tennessee gobbler a few weeks ago. At 38 yards it was bang, drop and zero flop. That bird was stone dead and never moved. Considering buying some 2.75″ 12 gauge shells and trying to kill a bird with my dad’s A5.
Josh Smith (verified owner) –
Definitely recommend any of the Apex turkey loads. Haven’t found a shot size my guns don’t like. I’ve killed turkeys with the straight 9’s & the 9/10 blend out of my M2 20. Also my 11/87 likes the 8’s or the 9’s. The ammo isn’t the best thing either it’s that they’re Veteran own & made in America 🇺🇸
Robert Goetz (verified owner) –
Awesome turkey load 20 ga. 3” 1 5/8 oz #9 with Pinchoti 585 choke sbe 3 total turkey devastator .
Class act company.