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What do you consider good lead numbers?

Started by Tom Foolery, March 23, 2011, 06:47:30 PM

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Tom Foolery

From the shooting I have done and from what I have seen from my friends patterns here are the numbers I think are good hunting patterns for lead in the 10" at 40yds.

3"

4's - 90-100
5's - 100-115
6's - 120-130

3.5"

4's - 110-120
5's - 115-130
6's - 140-160

Thoughts?

jakesdad

I get around 100-110 with 3" 6's at 40 with my 870.Although I usually dont shoot a bird that far,I have and would not be afraid to do it again with that setup.if you are getting the numbers you posted,I'd say you are golden.


"There are turkey hunters and people who hunt turkeys.I hope I am remembered as a turkey hunter"

3" 870 Shell Shucker

An evenly spaced 95 to 100+ hits in a 10" circle, with nice even 15" to 20" coverage is absolutely great.  Any better is really just cake and ice cream.

surehuntsalot

Quote from: 3" 870 Shell Shucker on March 25, 2011, 08:47:09 AM
An evenly spaced 95 to 100+ hits in a 10" circle, with nice even 15" to 20" coverage is absolutely great.  Any better is really just cake and ice cream.


+ 1
it's not the harvest,it's the chase

R AJ

You do not need an extra 40 pellets or more because it is lead and not HTL.

At 80-100 lead pellets per square inch at a given distance is what it takes if at a fairly even distribution.

If I had 100 #4s at 40 yards that would be my go to choke pattern. That is strong.

dawei

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Quote from: RAJ on March 26, 2011, 08:33:26 PM
You do not need an extra 40 pellets or more because it is lead and not HTL.

At 80-100 lead pellets per square inch at a given distance is what it takes if at a fairly even distribution.

If I had 100 #4s at 40 yards that would be my go to choke pattern. That is strong.
Robert don't you mean 80-100 pellets in a ten inch circle?

David

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1. Jesus Christ.
2. The American Soldier, Sailor, Airman, and Marine.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

1Cross+3Nails=4Given

Jbird22

Quote from: RAJ on March 26, 2011, 08:33:26 PM
You do not need an extra 40 pellets or more because it is lead and not HTL.

At 80-100 lead pellets per square inch at a given distance is what it takes if at a fairly even distribution.

If I had 100 #4s at 40 yards that would be my go to choke pattern. That is strong.

I agree. If I could get 100 lead 4's in a 10" circle @ 40 yds I wouldn't entertain the thought of shooting anything else! Those #'s seem a tad on the high side from what I have experienced but I won't say it's impossible.

dawei

Quote from: JBIRD22 on March 26, 2011, 10:23:10 PM
Quote from: RAJ on March 26, 2011, 08:33:26 PM
You do not need an extra 40 pellets or more because it is lead and not HTL.

At 80-100 lead pellets per square inch at a given distance is what it takes if at a fairly even distribution.

If I had 100 #4s at 40 yards that would be my go to choke pattern. That is strong.

I agree. If I could get 100 lead 4's in a 10" circle @ 40 yds I wouldn't entertain the thought of shooting anything else! Those #'s seem a tad on the high side from what I have experienced but I won't say it's impossible.
I was looking through some older patterns (2009) a couple of hours ago. I found one that I am quite proud of.....
• Using #4 Pb, @ 30yds, I put 34 pellets in a 3" circle, and 127 pellets in an 8" circle.

I used a Mossberg® Mdl 500C 20ga 26" barrel w/a Hastings® .570" (#I20570) choke. The load was Winchester® Supreme® High Velocity 20ga 3" Mag 1200fps 1 5/16oz #4 (#STH2034) Lot# C3YK02.

David

Only two defining forces ever died for you.
1. Jesus Christ.
2. The American Soldier, Sailor, Airman, and Marine.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

1Cross+3Nails=4Given

Tom Foolery

My guns won't do that, but I sure wish they would.  I have a friend that has an 835 that hits in the 120's with #4 lead, it is quite the slayer. 

Jbird22

Quote from: Tom Foolery on March 27, 2011, 08:15:50 AM
My guns won't do that, but I sure wish they would.  I have a friend that has an 835 that hits in the 120's with #4 lead, it is quite the slayer. 

I'm sure it is with #'s like that. That's sick for #4 lead!!!

dawei

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Quote from: JBIRD22 on March 27, 2011, 05:57:32 PM
Quote from: Tom Foolery on March 27, 2011, 08:15:50 AM
My guns won't do that, but I sure wish they would.  I have a friend that has an 835 that hits in the 120's with #4 lead, it is quite the slayer.  

I'm sure it is with #'s like that. That's sick for #4 lead!!!
Actually I think that is a very HEALTHY pattern myself, especially for a 20ga.

David

Only two defining forces ever died for you.
1. Jesus Christ.
2. The American Soldier, Sailor, Airman, and Marine.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

1Cross+3Nails=4Given

Jbird22

Sick = extremely good in today's lingo... ;)

dawei

Quote from: JBIRD22 on March 27, 2011, 09:21:13 PM
Sick = extremely good in today's lingo... ;)
Forgive my misunderstanding as I am an Auld Phart (61). Regards

David

Only two defining forces ever died for you.
1. Jesus Christ.
2. The American Soldier, Sailor, Airman, and Marine.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

1Cross+3Nails=4Given

Jbird22


Tom Foolery

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