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WHO ARE BOSSMEN

Mad scientists. Hopelessly obsessed waterfowlers with serious turkey problems. Honest, pro 2A, red-blooded Americans who don’t hunt for likes and followers, we hunt because that’s all we’ve ever known. That’s the #unmuzzled Bossmen, in a nutshell.

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The latest addition to our growing list of ultra-high performing shotshells.

BOSS TOM strikes the perfect balance of pattern density, down range performance and value.

SHOP TOM

 

BOSS LIFE.

  • BLOW THAT DUST OFF All you fans of the venerable subgauges, it’s finally happening. Starting today, the sinister new lines of BOSS copper-plated bismuth 16, 28 and soon to follow .410 devastation are officially available. As always, case orders are shipped absolutely free to your doorstep. In a word: Gamechangers. While our new subgauge stuff’s perfect in any modern subgauge shotgun, we’re unbelievably stoked those vault queens are gonna see the light of dawn once again. Time to dust off that old Parker side-by-side 16 and feed it a few shells. Granddad’s AH Fox 28. Those timeless Model 42 .410’s are officially coming out of retirement because BOSS bismuth is 100% safe in vintage barrels, even with the copper-plating. We can’t imagine all the sweet, old school scatterguns that’ll be getting some overdue blind time or a long walk in the uplands this season. The good old days are back, indeed. One favor. Do us a solid? When that old girl barks out her first bird in years, get a photo of your sweet thing, post it and tag the shot with #unmuzzled. We’d really like a look at what you’re shooting, ‘cause the Bossmen have tons of love for those classic players. Can’t wait to see ‘em back out and crushing again. #bossmen
  • 3 IS NO LONGER THE MAGIC NUMBER. With the onset of bird seasons upon us, early goose and Canadian prairies in full swing the organized insanity around The BOSS Worldwide HQ and Duck/Jalapeño Sausage Processing Facility is hitting 10.mega on the Richter scale. Cases destined for every state in the free world are in the air and we’re in full-blown production mode go-time. Look for the new 16ga line on the site now, 28’s live next week and .410 to follow soon. Also new this season is a dedicated 2 ¾” #5 production line to keep up with the massive demand for what some key BOSSMEN are calling “The Shorty.” These little buddies may seem small, but dude. They’re way mighty. That brings up an important point of clarification for all you BOSSMEN out there as you’re looking at shells for the season. Dig this: No need to order a case of our 3” shells. Seriously. Save that 30 bucks for gas or beer or roses for your smokin’ hot lady friend or something real important. Sure, we’re all about getting you what you want so we’ll keep making the 3” shells if you think you gotta have ‘em, but we believe you’re getting the real value in a 2 ¾” shell. The pattern densities and penetration of the BOSS 2 ¾” #4, 5, 6 and 7 at 40 yards really can’t get any better, and we’ve got wads of proof. With a 3” BOSS hammer, what you’re gaining is more kick and few more pellets. Pellets you truly don’t need. At a price you don’t have to pony up for honest-to-God lethality. Might seem odd for a company to be telling you not to send us your money, but at BOSS, we’re all about the truth. And more gas, beer and flowers for the ladies. One exception here to note: In shot sizes #1-3, a 2 ¾” shell naturally has less pellet capacity so the increased pellet count in 3” 1-1/2oz. powerhouse will make for sinister pattern density at 40. But again, copper-plated bismuth hits so hard and patterns so well in the 4-7 sizes you just don’t need big shot like the archaic days of steel anymore - save for late season (field bullies) honkers then roll 3” #3s and look for nothing but toenails and eyelashes. Those days are done, and with the 1350 2 ¾” #5’s especially, the good old days are back. Way back.
  • NEVER FORGET. Every American across this great nation knows the events of September 11, 2001. And for those who remember that morning it’s a horrifying image we’ll never—and should never—wipe from our minds.  We’d humbly ask that instead of scrolling onto the next post in your feed, just turn your phone over and set it down. Take a moment to pay tribute to those we lost. To quietly thank the brave souls who gave everything trying to help. To grieve alongside the thousands of families affected by such gross hatred. Then, think on how truly lucky we are to live in a country that allows us lives of freedom.  Our forefathers could not have given us a greater gift. #neverforget
  • WE’RE BAGGING PAPER Lotta rattling around about this going on over on the BOSS Shotshells FaceSpace page. For those who haven’t heard, things have gotten even more mega at BOSS—a good thing for you and even better for the planet. Question: How many times have you sweated your way into a refuge blind or some other piece of sweet public ground at 0’dark:30 and found shell boxes littering the ground? That’s gross, irresponsible and lazy. We want no part of that mess anymore. So, moving forward, no more shell boxes on cases of BOSS copper-plated bismuth. Boxes are for retail window shopping anyway and at the end of the day, what good are boxes for a hunter, really? You just crack ‘em open, dump the shells into your blind bag and throw the box away, right? Instead, we’re gonna go way bigger. With every case, we’re including a sinister, 100% American-made, waxed cotton canvas bag. This beauty’s so durable it should last well into your retirement years. Each case is shipped free (as always) and will now arrive on your doorstep in a big, recyclable cardboard box with a bagged shells inside. It’ll also include that waxed canvas bag easily capable of holding a mess of shells and probably a meatloaf sandwich. For those of you who loved the #unmuzzled red packaging, we’re throwing in two flat boxes while inventory lasts. We’re stoked on the new idea and first reports say you BOSSMEN are too. It’s not only better for the environment, it saves Meg a ton of time boxing up the endless shell orders so we can get cases out to you even quicker. Even bigger, it’s proof that when you don’t have big stores telling you what you can and can’t do with your product, you can run your business better. Because friends, no one’s the BOSS of us. Except you, the customer. #bossmen
  • WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE… Three early-season, mid-morning, mosquito-infested typical small feed shoots and three banded honkers on the pile for one of the Bossmen. These sorta phenomenons don’t happen regularly to anyone, let alone us. Nothing left to do but rub that kind of freak luck in on an buddy who’s waiting for his goose opener out west, right? The camaraderie of waterfowling is a thing we absolutely love. The choreographed, pre-dawn spread work. Those hilarious conversations in the blind. The huge laughs borne from the collective suffering. These are bonds are the Why, as is the other fun part: Giving the shit. Whether it’s a partner whiffing on a 20-yard gimme or texting duckstrap photos while they’re trapped at work, true friends have an honest way of messing with each other.  In this case, our Oregonian pal @bacon_to_fry He’s a freakishly gifted steelhead fly fisherman by trade. 30 years after these fish from NorCal to BC and Alaska. Easily 100 days a year in Oregon alone, if he weren’t such a decent game cook his sweet girl @huckalicious woulda canned him a decade ago. Five years back, his friend @redwingk put him in a December duckblind and his entire world grenaded. Must be a steelheader’s obsessive nature, ‘cause since that day @bacon_to_fry barely swings flies anymore when there’s an open waterfowl season.  Knowing he was likely back in reception after a DIY float on BC’s legendary Dean River, we texted the above photo yesterday morning. The reply came back in seconds, and we’re pretty sure he didn’t even notice the band. His text: ‘Duuuuude! I’d take 20 of those mosquito bites on the grundle to be in a goose blind instead of here right now.’ This, from a guy who was literally steps off a helicopter after a week and a half of crushing massive dryfly steelhead. We Bossmen remember that stoke of waterfowling’s first few years and it pumps us up to see another brother come on this strong. The photo sent him into borderline waterfowl freakout mode, just as intended.  And that’s exactly what good friends do.
  • SAMMY THE BULL You’re looking square into the eyeholes of the only middleman between your doorstep and the Bossmen. No big-box middleman means no massive retail markups. That’s how we get the devastating power and sinister patterns of premium copper-plated bismuth shotshells to you at a price that’s barely more than steel.  Back to the straight skinny on this heavy lifter who is a big part of our equation. Meet Sam Aleman, our @ups guy. Sammy’s been around more than a few blocks in his day and he knows the #bossmen better than most. You see, he used to pick up product at Head Bossman Brandon Cerecke’s dad’s plating shop back in the day and remembers when @bcerecke was running around the factory as a little snot nosed kid. Pretty wild to see it come full circle. The Bull was with us on Day 1 when we shipped our first few orders and now he’s our main man as we ship massive quantities of product to every state in the contiguous 48. Orders have been off the chain, and we can’t thank you folks enough for supporting a 100% American-made and owned small business.  Sammy’s got pipes like oak trunks, hence the name The Bull. But that’s only half the reason. Like underboss Salvatore “The Bull” Gravano was to the Gotti syndicate, our Sammy’s become a close associate of the BOSS family - only he’s no snitch and the only strong arm tactics we’re involved in are bringing you the best shells possible for your hard-earned dollar, at a price so affordable it’s borderline criminal.  It’s go-time on early goose and dove Bossmen. Hope you’ve been seeing a few feet down and dropping already. The months that matter are finally upon us. #bossmen
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  • Check this out!  We can all agree that when hunting with a trained retriever whenever possible greatly reduces or eliminates lost birds on any given hunt, right? They are the ultimate conservation in-field presence and capable of the truely remarkable and legendary. When it comes to game recovery they’re numero uno and number two is so far back that they think they’re leading the race.  Using good shells, patterning your gun/choke combo and honing your shooting skills are mandatory but still only goes so far. It’s a sad reality that crippling is part of the game. The question is, what do we do about it? How do we teach a young or inexperienced dog to stay with a winged bird that has a lot of life left in them? Well, jedi-like dog trainer Tom Dokken of famed Oakridge Kennels and inventor of the DeadFowl Trainer has an answer for that with the ridiculously cool DeadFowl Diver. Here’s how it works: Cast the Diver out. Send your dog. When your pup is about to grab it pull it under like you would fish a crank bait. If your pup is new to this concept keep it short at first, only pull it a few feet. Your pup will naturally start spinning and using their eyes. Let the pup win and “always” make it fun. As your dogs confidence grows gradually lengthen out the time and distance the Diver is underwater. In no time you’ll have a well-oiled retrieving machine chasing cripples down that you never thought possible. Some might say all dogs do that naturally. That’s not true. Far from it. Lots of pups lack the confidence on early retrieves so when the bird dives (and they will) they think it’s gone and return empty handed to the handler which we don’t want. It’s not their fault. They are confused and it’s our job to teach them the concept of staying with a diving bird until they have it. Think about this. Some studies suggest that between 3.4 to 3.7 million ducks and geese go unretrieved each year in the U.S. and Canada combined. That’s a staggering number don’t you think? We think Tom is on to something here. A training tool that is easy, fun and has a real benefit to us, the dog and most of all conservation.  @dokkensoakridge #deadfowltrainer #sportdog #bossmen
  • NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION.... The Bossmen had an interesting conversation today with an old-timer who was reminiscing about the days of lead shot, the birth of the first generation of nontoxic waterfowl loads and the newfound appreciation for iconic 2-3/4” 12 gauge shotshell we have obsessed over for 4 years. It didn’t take long before the conversation focused on our copper-plated Boss and the parallels it has to the old Winchester Lubaloy shot that was developed in 1929. You see back then wads were made of natural fibers and had pretty poor gas sealing characteristics. As a result of the heat and gasses blowing past the wad during ignition the lead pellets would fuse together and cause erratic patterns and negatively impact field performance. Winchester came up with the idea to try and plate copper onto the lead shot since copper had a higher melting temperature than lead. As it turns out that barrier layer of copper, albeit thinner than a piece of paper, proved substantial enough to eliminate the fusing issue and was later discovered to deliver improved patterns and less feather pull when birds were shot. Fast forward 90 years and the Bossmen were hard at work trying to make a kick-ass product even better and pattern densities were on our mind. After we developed the process of electroplating copper onto bismuth we found out that our new plated shot delivered insanely denser patterns. After hunting with this stuff in Argentina we noticed that birds were getting hit harder than they were with lead. We went back to the lab, shot some ballistics gel with some vintage lead shells alongside our new stuff only to discover that we just came up with a non-toxic shot that delivered better performance than old school lead. Accidental genius it may be but trust this - Our commitment to the birds, their habitat and the great folks who support our cause is nothing less than intentional. #bossmen