rossislider Report post Posted November 19, 2020 I dropped the ball and didn't expect it to be as difficult as it is to find waterfowl shells for a crane hunt starting 11/29. I have some fallback stuff to use, but would really prefer to shoot Winchester Super X, 3.5", BB, 1 3/8 ounce or the Federal version of the same. Anyone have a few boxes sitting around that they would be willing to part with, or have a line where I can get some in the east valley? I have a few boxes being shipped, but it might not arrive in time. Willing to pay cash or trade (H1000 or Retumbo are trade options). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomh Report post Posted November 19, 2020 I also have the same crane hunt as you and went through this same issue on Sunday. I am in tucson and I spent 3 hours driving all around before I found some. If you make it to tucson the ace at 22nd and kolb has shells but in 3 inch bb. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted November 19, 2020 Thanks, probably won't get down that far, but I appreciate the tip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dkart4 Report post Posted November 19, 2020 42 minutes ago, rossislider said: Thanks, probably won't get down that far, but I appreciate the tip. What unit(s) is your hunt in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted November 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, Dkart4 said: What unit(s) is your hunt in? 30A, 30B, 31, and 32 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dkart4 Report post Posted November 19, 2020 I’ve got the same hunt and I’m located in the Safford area. I have the same ammo except for in 3 inch that I could spare a few rounds of if you can’t find anything else 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jomiba Report post Posted November 19, 2020 Cabelas and bass pro lets me add it to the cart for ship to store. Dont know how long it takes them to get it though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted November 19, 2020 Ughhh, i totally spaced on this myself. Better drive all over SV today. I may also have to count on kindness of others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Carr Report post Posted November 19, 2020 Have you thought about using lead? I used #2’s with great success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted November 19, 2020 Just now, Phil Carr said: Have you thought about using lead? I used #2’s with great success. I had not. I have some backup stuff in steel in #2. So I an by no means desperate. Just hoping to find my preferred load. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomC Report post Posted November 19, 2020 Cranes are not under the non toxic rule. Lead is okay if you can find it. Coyote hunters use BB or try dead coyote shells. Expensive but you are only going to shoot 3 times. LOL 😷 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boarman03 Report post Posted November 19, 2020 47 minutes ago, Phil Carr said: Have you thought about using lead? I used #2’s with great success. Cranes, Waterfowl, are steel shot ammo only, right? So lead is not really an option. Can you reload using real copper coated BB gun BB's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boarman03 Report post Posted November 19, 2020 So Cranes are an exception, for now. Good to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STWslinger Report post Posted November 19, 2020 Send me a pm if you want help with that hunt. I hunt there every weekend and can help with crane flight patterns if you would like. I also have a box of 3in BBB I don’t mind letting go. You should only need 3 shots anyway right 😜 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewlyMinted Report post Posted November 19, 2020 If you're in a bind and coming through Tucson, I have a couple of boxes of Field and Stream12G Steel (1500FPS, 1 1/8oz, BB, 3") you can take with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
