Spent the day sighting and patterning my new to me 835. Looks like Heavy 13 in combo 5-6-7s 2oz. 3in will be my shell of choice.
Mossberg 835, 24 in barrel, JellyHead .690 choke.
30yds.
151 hits in an 8in circle. 11 in the bullseye.
40 yds.
Others shot.
Heavy 13, #5s, 2 oz, in 3in.
117 hits, 30 yards
Winchester CopperPlated #5s, 1 7/8 oz, in 3in.
100 hits in 8in circle, 30 yards
New Federal 3rd Degree with full choke. 3in.
89 hits in 3in circle, 30 yards
Federal 3rd Degree with Jelly Head choke.
101 hits in 3in circle, 30 yards
And last, and most disappointing of the rounds. The one I thought would be closest to Heavy 13, the one everyone I know is bragging about...
Winchester Longbeards
1 3/4oz #5s, in 3in.
86 hits in 8 in circle, at 30 yards.
