I did pattern the gun.I was shooting a I/C but changed it to skeet. It's a Benelli Montefeltro. The pattern is still pretty small but I have hit more. With the I/C I couldn't hardly hit one. It was a very small pattern. At least it looked like it to me. I shot an old house and could see the bb impressions in the wood. I changed chokes and it widened out a little but not much. I may need to close the choke down and just get to be a better shot. Those little quail are hard for me to hit. I never have been a good shot but I love to go and watch the dog work. I usually bring home two or three birds. Thanks JW!