buffalohunter
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Was given a case of these shells. They are 20 ga. 2 3/4 #8 competition and field loads and are made in Minnesota. Someone told me they are "promotional" line shells made by Federal. Has anyone had experience with these ?
"Estate" shotgun shells
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ACP230
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I bought a box Estate Mighty Lite 12 gauge shells loaded with seven eighths of an ounce of eights a few months ago.
My son and I fired about half the box at hand thrown clay targets using a Mossberg 590 and an old J.C. Higgins pump. In the Mossberg they seemed to kick about as much as the WalMart high vel one ounce loads. In the J.C. they kicked quite a bit less.
When my son and I shot right they busted the clays very well.
I wish I'd bought a few more boxes.
My son and I fired about half the box at hand thrown clay targets using a Mossberg 590 and an old J.C. Higgins pump. In the Mossberg they seemed to kick about as much as the WalMart high vel one ounce loads. In the J.C. they kicked quite a bit less.
When my son and I shot right they busted the clays very well.
I wish I'd bought a few more boxes.
scout26
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They are extremely dangerous. Please dispose of them by sending them to me. 
Seriously, they good shells and great to reload. In this case I guess it would be UU/BA/R.
Seriously, they good shells and great to reload. In this case I guess it would be UU/BA/R.
Fred Fuller
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Estate was a relatively small independent shotshell manufacturer in Texas. The company was bought by Blount, Inc. several years ago, and was shortly sold to ATK (Alliant) along with Blount's other ammunition producers, including Federal. After the sale all of Estate's manufacturing facilities were transferred from Texas to Anoka, Minnesota, colocated with Federal's production facilities.
Estate made outstanding products at good prices while in business as an independent manufacturer, their contributions to the civilian ammunition market are missed by any number of shooters.
lpl/nc
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http://www.blount.com/Alliant.htm
Contact: Richard H. Irving, III
Sr. Vice President-
General Counsel
334-244-4340
Release: Immediately
Blount International Executes Letter of Intent to Sell its Sporting Equipment Group to Alliant Techsystems
MONTGOMERY, AL, October 25, 2001- Blount International, Inc. [NYSE: BLT] ("Blount"), a diversified manufacturer of outdoor products, industrial equipment and sporting goods, announced today that it has executed a letter of intent to sell its Sporting Equipment Group ("SEG") business to Alliant Techsystems ("ATK") for approximately $250 million of ATK common stock. The letter of intent contemplates that ATK will provide Blount with registration rights with respect to the stock.
The sale is subject to negotiating a definitive agreement and to the necessary government approvals, but is presently expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of calendar year 2001. There can be no assurance, however, that the transaction will be completed within this time frame or at all.
Blount's Sporting Equipment Group is a market leader in sporting and law enforcement ammunition and related accessories with renowned brand names such as Federal®, Speer®, Outers®, CCI®, Simmons®, Weaver® and others, and has served its markets for more than 75 years.
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Estate made outstanding products at good prices while in business as an independent manufacturer, their contributions to the civilian ammunition market are missed by any number of shooters.
lpl/nc
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http://www.blount.com/Alliant.htm
Contact: Richard H. Irving, III
Sr. Vice President-
General Counsel
334-244-4340
Release: Immediately
Blount International Executes Letter of Intent to Sell its Sporting Equipment Group to Alliant Techsystems
MONTGOMERY, AL, October 25, 2001- Blount International, Inc. [NYSE: BLT] ("Blount"), a diversified manufacturer of outdoor products, industrial equipment and sporting goods, announced today that it has executed a letter of intent to sell its Sporting Equipment Group ("SEG") business to Alliant Techsystems ("ATK") for approximately $250 million of ATK common stock. The letter of intent contemplates that ATK will provide Blount with registration rights with respect to the stock.
The sale is subject to negotiating a definitive agreement and to the necessary government approvals, but is presently expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of calendar year 2001. There can be no assurance, however, that the transaction will be completed within this time frame or at all.
Blount's Sporting Equipment Group is a market leader in sporting and law enforcement ammunition and related accessories with renowned brand names such as Federal®, Speer®, Outers®, CCI®, Simmons®, Weaver® and others, and has served its markets for more than 75 years.
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Fred Fuller
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Hey, anywhere north of the Mason Dixon line it's all just cold country no matter what you call it 8^) . It was a brainfreeze, fixed now...
lpl/nc (not going there anyway, don't need to know where it is)
lpl/nc (not going there anyway, don't need to know where it is)
Gary G23
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IMO they are one of the better promotional shells.
anapex
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So far in my 28ga I've only used Estate (Because I can get a flat locally for $50). They've done great for me, can't be beat for the price IMHO.
Good shells, if a bit dirty in the bore. I have been picking them up for $29.90 a flat here, but I was told they raised their prices now to the retail market and to not expect them to be under $3.50 a box ever again.
Wags
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Estate Cartridges are excellent shells. I use them mainly for small game and sometimes waterfowl when I can't find any Kents in the size I mainly use.
First used Estates back in the mid 70's while in the Marines when firing the Remington 870. #9 00 buck. Did not see them again (wasn't looking either) until the late 90's when a friend reccomended them. I didn't know they sold them to the public at that time.
Great shells at a more than fair price. Don't hesitate to use them.
First used Estates back in the mid 70's while in the Marines when firing the Remington 870. #9 00 buck. Did not see them again (wasn't looking either) until the late 90's when a friend reccomended them. I didn't know they sold them to the public at that time.
Great shells at a more than fair price. Don't hesitate to use them.
Estate Shells
I picked up a flat of Estate shells last Sunday at a gun show $ 30.00. Normal price in my area is $ 3.65 to $ 3.90 a box. Another gun show this week end in Harrisburg PA and I'll be checking prices, after all can never have enough shells and clay.
I picked up a flat of Estate shells last Sunday at a gun show $ 30.00. Normal price in my area is $ 3.65 to $ 3.90 a box. Another gun show this week end in Harrisburg PA and I'll be checking prices, after all can never have enough shells and clay.
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