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Old 03-18-2012 | 06:57 AM
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Default Pattern / # of hits question....

I was wondering about my total hits after patterning my gun.
The gun is a 12ga Mossy 500. I decided to use my 18-1/2" accu-choke barrel with an Undertaker extended turkey choke. I have a Pro Point red dot and am shooting 3", #5, copper plated lead turkey loads with 2oz of shot.

At 35 yards I am getting 30-40 hits in a 10" circle.
At 40 yards I am getting 20-30 hits in a 10" circle.

My question is, am I getting enough pellets in the circle? I have read several different posts regarding number of pellets getting in the circle. I also understand it depends alot on the shells / choke.

It seems like I am getting a pretty good number of pellets in the circle (especially with the shorter barrel) but I just want to be sure since this is my first year for turkey hunting.

Thanks in advance!!

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