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Turkey Guns & Shooting => 20 Gauge Turkey Guns => Topic started by: chatterbox on February 10, 2018, 09:48:27 AM

Title: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
Post by: chatterbox on February 10, 2018, 09:48:27 AM
Before anyone states this, I have looked for pattern pics already! :TooFunny: :TooFunny: :TooFunny:
With Federal dropping the Heviweight #7's, I'm looking for an alternative tungsten round, and will be trying the Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's.
What is a realistic 40 yard pattern number?
I have a ton of the Federal ammunition left, but will need a plan B.
Title: Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
Post by: owlhoot on February 10, 2018, 11:49:59 AM
Well I got in the 140's in the 10" at 40 yards without any fuss.
Weatherby 26" barrel with a hevi-shot choke.
May help if you let guys know what gun and choke you are useing to help with recommendations.
Title: Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
Post by: chatterbox on February 10, 2018, 02:21:00 PM
Quote from: owlhoot on February 10, 2018, 11:49:59 AM
Well I got in the 140's in the 10" at 40 yards without any fuss.
Weatherby 26" barrel with a hevi-shot choke.
May help if you let guys know what gun and choke you are useing to help with recommendations.
You're right!
Mossberg Turkey Thug 500, 20" barrel, SSX Truglo choke.
Title: Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
Post by: mightyjoeyoung on February 10, 2018, 09:44:54 PM
Got in the high 130 with the 6s in my 870 and original jellyhead and Carlson's. 570 non-ported.  Very even and killed to 38 for the longest shot with authority.   Like you, I have a butt load of heavyweight 7s, but I always like to have a plan B. 
Title: Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
Post by: donjuan on February 10, 2018, 11:15:29 PM
870 youth, Carlson 575. 150s, dead turkeys every day of the week. Very underrated load, imo
Title: Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
Post by: chatterbox on February 11, 2018, 06:17:15 AM
Thanks for all the replies, guys!
Got 3 boxes on the way!
Title: Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
Post by: darron on March 10, 2018, 09:05:23 PM
870 28" barrel SSX choke got me 150s with hevi 7.
Title: Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
Post by: KyTurkeyHunter473 on April 08, 2018, 11:39:11 PM
Remington 1187 26" barrel w/ primos tightwad choke.  155 @ 40yds
Title: Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
Post by: WyoHunter on April 18, 2018, 03:08:40 PM
Beretta 20 ga. AL391 Urika shot consistent 140's at 40 yards. 26" barrel with Carlson's .575. When I run out Fed HWT 7's I'll probably go to the Hevi-13 7's. If the bug to try TSS 7's bites me I might shoot them to see how how they perform.
Title: Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
Post by: BHMTitan on April 18, 2018, 06:34:34 PM
With 20ga Weatherby SA-08, 24" barrel, 0.555 Indian Creek choke, I get mid 140's.
Title: Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
Post by: savduck on May 14, 2018, 09:40:17 PM
870 with truglo ssx it shoots 150 to 170
Title: Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
Post by: CB on the run on May 21, 2018, 07:33:23 PM
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee481/CharlieBelle/Hev1-137.jpg) (http://s1230.photobucket.com/user/CharlieBelle/media/Hev1-137.jpg.html)
(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee481/CharlieBelle/FedHWFC7.jpg) (http://s1230.photobucket.com/user/CharlieBelle/media/FedHWFC7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
Post by: BandedSpur on May 24, 2018, 07:55:51 AM
Quote from: WyoHunter on April 18, 2018, 03:08:40 PM
Beretta 20 ga. AL391 Urika shot consistent 140's at 40 yards. 26" barrel with Carlson's .575. When I run out Fed HWT 7's I'll probably go to the Hevi-13 7's. If the bug to try TSS 7's bites me I might shoot them to see how how they perform.

If the TSS bug bites you, get the 9s instead of the 7s unless required by law.
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