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Author Topic: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?  (Read 3272 times)

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Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
« 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.

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Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2018, 02:21:00 PM »
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.
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Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
« Reply #3 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. 
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Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2018, 11:15:29 PM »
870 youth, Carlson 575. 150s, dead turkeys every day of the week. Very underrated load, imo
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Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2018, 06:17:15 AM »
Thanks for all the replies, guys!
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Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2018, 09:05:23 PM »
870 28" barrel SSX choke got me 150s with hevi 7.

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Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2018, 11:39:11 PM »
Remington 1187 26" barrel w/ primos tightwad choke.  155 @ 40yds

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Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
« Reply #9 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.

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Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2018, 09:40:17 PM »
870 with truglo ssx it shoots 150 to 170
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Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2018, 07:33:23 PM »


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Re: Hevi-13 3-1.25-7's- What can I expect for a 40 yard pattern?
« Reply #12 on: May 24, 2018, 07:55:51 AM »
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.