Finally some better news.

Last night I put 6 rounds of Winchester Supreme #6 in 1 3/4 oz with much better results.

Using the factory choke as I did above, I got the following averages.

30 yards, 215 pellets in 8X11 target with 90 in head and neck (downright scary at 30yds)

40 yards, 117 pellets in the 8x11 target with 25 in head and neck.


Pattern is dissapating quickly at 40 yards, but more than sufficient to kill a bird at that distance. Wouldn't mind seeing a few more pellets in the target at 40, but think I am getting a little greedy.