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Old 04-14-2007, 03:03 PM   #1
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Default Close range patterns ??

Lets see some patterns at close ranges. I have seen alot @ 40 yards but what if you have to take a shot at 20 - 25 yards. How tight are these 50-60 yard guns?
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Old 04-14-2007, 07:55 PM   #2
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I shot one at 25 yards the other day and just basically wiped the target out. I had way to many holes to count...
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This is at 20 yds. My max range is about 45 yds. All I know is that he won't be walking anymore if he comes in to 20 yds.




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Old 04-15-2007, 06:34 AM   #4
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20 yards. Circle is 12"

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Old 04-15-2007, 08:20 AM   #5
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That top pattern at 20 yards huh??? That is pretty impressive if indeed it's a true 20 yards... The second pattern looks more like a 20 yard pattern
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Old 04-15-2007, 09:16 AM   #6
 
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That top pattern at 20 yards huh??? That is pretty impressive if indeed it's a true 20 yards... The second pattern looks more like a 20 yard pattern
If I'm lieing, I'm dieing. Yes it was a paced 20 steps and I'm usually pretty close but it could be 18.5 or 19 if you truly want to get picky.
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Old 04-15-2007, 09:43 AM   #7
 
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I dont think a turkey is going anywhere with either of those shooting at him,,lol. At least as long as they are holding steady,, at that range its easy to miss if your not paying attention. Looking good guys, now we need to see some pics of some real heads with those patterns..
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My 11 year old Daughters Benelli Super Black Eagle II with 3" Winchester HV 1 3/4 oz #6's and a .660 choke will make a fist sized hole in a target at 15 to 20 yards, cut a turkey's head clean off!




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Old 04-15-2007, 01:46 PM   #9
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I shot a jake a few years back at about 10 yards and didn't take his off... Just tore it up pretty bad... And my pattern looks like Swampcollies at 20 yards...

I've patterned a lot of turkey guns and have never seen one that will put a fist size hole in a target at any range..

You must have one of those still target championship turkey guns
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Well I decide to go out today and shoot a target, and like I said in my last post, its easy to pull off at 20 yards, this target is a 20 yard shot, with my Stoeger M2000 with a Kicks Gobblin Thunder choke, and Remington Nitro #5s. Measured with a laser rangefinder. I pulled the shot a little.

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