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Old 04-11-2004, 07:05 AM   #1
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Default Which load do I pick?

Here are the results of my testing yesterday at 25 yds for each shot size
1st number is pellets in a 3.5" circle, second is pellets in a 9" circle

#4 39 128
#5 61 204
#6 67 254

I also shot at 50 yds, but it didn"t seem to give any useful pattern. I wanted to shoot closer but there were people at the range and I couldn"t walk up closer.
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Old 04-11-2004, 07:23 AM   #2
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Default RE: Which load do I pick?

rybohunter,

Based on your results, I would go with either the #5s' or 6s'.

I believe the #5s' would have the most energy on impact than the 6.

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Default RE: Which load do I pick?

i would say 6's. Thats what I use and work work the best for me.
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Old 04-11-2004, 06:47 PM   #4
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Default RE: Which load do I pick?

To be honest with you. I think you would get a better idea of what your gun will do if you try it a little farther like 35 or 40 yards. I dont think there are many turkey guns out there that wont tear a turkey target up at 25 yards...
just my 2 cents
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Old 04-12-2004, 06:46 AM   #5
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Mr. Longbeard is right. Move your target out to 40 yards and the answer should be apparent.
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