For anyone interested here are two pictures of the patterns I shot and will be using this year. Benelli 20ga. 26" barrel, Apex TSS 3" 1 5/8" #9, Carlson's .555 TSS and .590 extra full, measured 40 yards. Hope this link works for the pictures.
https://imgur.com/a/kdt6BBJ
Very nice!
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Looking good, nice strong hunting patterns
Great pattern.
Nothing wrong w that..
If everything goes right, I'll hopefully be hunting the tale end of our fall turkey season this month.
awesome patterns !!
Personally, I'd hunt w/ the .590. Tight 10" and very forgiving 20". I utilize a Carlson's .580, which isn't shooting a softball size pattern at 30, but a turkey killing pattern both close and at distance.
Quote from: decoykrvr on January 07, 2022, 04:44:12 PM
Personally, I'd hunt w/ the .590. Tight 10" and very forgiving 20". I utilize a Carlson's .580, which isn't shooting a softball size pattern at 30, but a turkey killing pattern both close and at distance.
What surprised me was the total pellet count inside the 20" was almost the same, I'd thought there'd have been a bigger difference between them, just shows you really need to shoot some patterns to see what you're getting. I did shoot a nice Tom this fall with the Benelli and the .555 with Apex.
good looking pattern
good luck
Quote from: surehuntsalot on January 19, 2022, 04:12:50 PM
good looking pattern
good luck
Thank you, I took a tom with it this fall and I'm looking forward using it in the spring.
Quote from: decoykrvr on January 07, 2022, 04:44:12 PM
Personally, I'd hunt w/ the .590. Tight 10" and very forgiving 20". I utilize a Carlson's .580, which isn't shooting a softball size pattern at 30, but a turkey killing pattern both close and at distance.
Thought about buying a Carlson .580 for my 20ga this year.
I think they make a pretty nice choke.