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Old 04-19-2016 | 05:52 PM
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When you are patterning your shotgun, what distance do you shoot at?

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Old 04-20-2016 | 04:05 AM
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I usually pattern at 20, 30, and 40....just to see what I'm working with at those ranges. That way I will know how tight it is in close, and what kind of coverage I have at 40
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Old 04-20-2016 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jayjay
I usually pattern at 20, 30, and 40....just to see what I'm working with at those ranges. That way I will know how tight it is in close, and what kind of coverage I have at 40

Same here. Going out this afternoon to do just that. Trying out those new 3" 1 3/4oz. Winchester Longbeards in #4 shot.
Will post a couple of pic's later tonight.
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Old 04-20-2016 | 11:01 AM
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I start at 10 yards without using a rest --- just to see if my sights are spot on, then I'll pattern at 20, 30 & 40 yards.
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Old 04-20-2016 | 05:53 PM
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I'd suggest pattering at the range you plan/expect MOST of your shots to be at, and then back up some and go out farther, and then stick to the choke/load that holds best pattern at your again expected range of MOST shots
and I am 100% in agreement with ,
USE a GOOD rest, off a bench
to get the best pattern info!
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Old 04-20-2016 | 09:21 PM
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First off, was using these shells with my Win. 1300 and a Patternmaster code Black choke tube sized .665.

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Old 04-20-2016 | 09:22 PM
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30 yards

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Old 04-20-2016 | 09:23 PM
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40 yards

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Old 04-20-2016 | 09:24 PM
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50 yards. All ranges were Laser certified.

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Old 04-20-2016 | 09:26 PM
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I also tried these shells at 40, but they didn't pattern worth a hoot.

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