Pics of some patterns....input wanted
03-05-2006, 01:10 PM
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RE: Pics of some patterns....input wanted
over all it looks like they're all about the same.... there isn't too much of a difference or any real problem with any of them. you might try shooting thme out at like 40 yards or further to see which hold out to there. that's what i would've been doing today but just ended up shooting a friend of mine's glock for about 2 hours. i guess i'll have to put that off until next weekend...
03-05-2006, 02:48 PM
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RE: Pics of some patterns....input wanted
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Yes then shot placement will do the job. I myself would try to improve it and try Federals. Give em a try.
Yes then shot placement will do the job. I myself would try to improve it and try Federals. Give em a try.
The last pattern is Federal 3.5" 2oz #5
I should also add that I patterned with the following chokes today
Star Dot
Both Mad Max's availible for the 835
Northwind
Kick's (One designed for 5/6 3" loads)
Stock Mossberg XXXF Choke
The following loads were tested
Winchester HV 3.5" in #4, #5, #6
Winchester HV 3" in #4, #5, #6
Federal Flite Control 3" #5
Federal Flite Control 3.5" #5
Remington Nitro 3.5" #4, #5, #6
Remington Nitro 3" #4, #5, #6
So, as you can see, as of this point these are the best patterns I have come up with. I am going to do some more testing tomorrow and see what develops, I have not combined every choke with every shell. For some reason, my 835 hates #4's out of almost every choke, not sure why...
Ill post more results later in the week, since there have been alot of choke/shell posts as of late..
Does anyone think I should still try to improve on these patterns?
Are 20-25 pellets in the kill zone average, high, low?