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Old 04-15-2006 | 03:55 PM
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BigLouie
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Default Federal Heavy #6 too dense?

Went out today and spent thirty bucks on 3" federal #6 Heavy with the flight control wad. Wow, what a tight pattern. But is it too tight? Shot at a Thompson Turkey Target and not a single bb flew outside the large white 14 inch circle at appx 20 yards. Almost tore the head off the turkey. Shot a winchester #6 3 inch and a Remington #5 3 inch. Both of those have quite a bit wider pattern. More room for "shooter error". I'm concerned that if I get a bird inside 20 yards with the federal heavy, it would be like shooting darn near a slug at it! By the way I shoot a remington 870 express with 21 inch barrell with the stock remington full turkey choke. Any thoughts on that?
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