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New Weatherby SA-08.

Started by bornagain64, March 08, 2018, 07:16:05 AM

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bornagain64

I just picked up my new 20 gauge Weatherby SA-08. Not enough time to set it up for this year; looking for some info on the TSS loads.

Anybody had a chance to shoot some through it and what choke is working best? Later this year I will
Start getting her ready for next season. Mine has the 26" barell, Appreciate any info. Having a starting
Point will save me some money.



Thanks, John

davisd9

Is it the Winchoke system?


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bornagain64

It has the Imc systems, work with a few.

Yes to the win-choke.

The IMC choke tube thread pattern is compatible with the following choke tube patterns: Browning Invector (not Plus), Mossberg Accu-Choke and Win-Choke. Suggested aftermarket choke tube manufacturers: Trulock, Carlson's, Briley Manufacturing.

g8rvet

Add Sumtoy to that list of aftermarket.  You can PM them right here on this site I believe. 
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savduck

Ive been running my weatherby sa08 with Fed 7s and a sumtoy 562-5 since 2012. With federals on a cold clean barrel it is gonna shoot 140 to 150. When it warms up I get 170 patterns. With Tss 9 that set up puts up 300 in 10 numbers.

Puregold 570 in that gun likes Fed heavyweight and will put up 120 numbers
Georgia Boy

bornagain64

Thanks for the replies. I did not realize, until recently that hand loaders have been shooting these shells for a while. From what I and reading guys are liking the Sumtoy and the truglo SSX. Still new at this so asking a lot of questions and trying to do some research.

Couple of questions:

What is the pattern like at 15 yds?
Do these shells have good knock down/ penetration; for #9?

What sight set up do you hace on your SA-08?

davisd9

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SumToy

congrats on the new gun.  Most run our 562 or IC 555
Tell us just how dead do you want them to be and we will see if we can get that for you.
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BandedSpur

Quote from: bornagain64 on March 09, 2018, 07:24:04 AM
Thanks for the replies. I did not realize, until recently that hand loaders have been shooting these shells for a while. From what I and reading guys are liking the Sumtoy and the truglo SSX. Still new at this so asking a lot of questions and trying to do some research.

Couple of questions:

What is the pattern like at 15 yds?
Do these shells have good knock down/ penetration; for #9?

What sight set up do you hace on your SA-08?

"Do these shells have good knock down/ penetration; for #9?"
Think 300 lead 4s in a 10 circle; that's your answer, based on 9 seasons shooting TSS 9s.

bornagain64

That is a head crusher for sure.
Season starts in 4 days, so I am not going to be able to make it happen this year.
The main reason for getting the gun was for snipe and doves, once i heard and saw
Some of the patterns, I realized it would make a great turkey gun. Just have to find some TSS
And figure out the best sight for it. Would love to run a red dot, not sure if that will work.?

captpete

I bought a Mossberg SA-20, which is bascially the same gun, for my wife. I had it drilled & tapped and put a Vortex Venom it. I had to put a comb riser on it for her. You pretty much need to do that with most any gun you put a rail and sight on. I used just a short, 2 hole rail.

Uncle Boo

This was out of a 26" SA-08 with a .555 IC. 2 3/4" 1 5/8 oz pressure test averaged 1285 fps. This round went 1270 fps.


bornagain64

Thanks for the feedback. I purchased an choke and have some tss on the way; also purchased a Beard Buster Dead Ringer sight. Not sure how my eyes will do with it, but I am looking forward to getting it set up.