Sighting in my new 20 gauge red dot this weekend.
I plan on shooting dove loads first at 20 to get it close.
Then what should be my max pattern distance? 40 yards ?
I'll shoot dove at 40 yards and get it good then shoot the tss at it to double check?
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20 can work, but I would recommend starting closer than 20 yds with birdshot to dial it in on a much smaller "hole". 5 yards is even easier and will get you close at 40 with the real stuff. The main thing is to have fun and share the details and results!
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Also what inch circle is everyone using and counting the holes?
Is the a 10 or 12 inch circle?
Typically use 10 & 20" counts at 40 yds for common reference and comparison.
I always sight my turkey guns in at 35 yards
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Quote from: fadetoblack188 on February 07, 2023, 09:54:11 PM
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Also what inch circle is everyone using and counting the holes?
Is the a 10 or 12 inch circle?
I just draw around a paper plate. I'm guessing they are 10 1/4"??
Quote from: eddie234 on February 08, 2023, 12:38:45 PM
I always sight my turkey guns in at 35 yards
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X2, this is my wheelhouse. I always wait till they are inside 35......
I shoot at 5 yards with a red dot or a scope. So much easier to make POA/POI adjustments. Then I back up to 35 or 40 yards. Initial load is field loads and final is TSS/Nitro/Foxtrot or Apex. With bead only, I shoot at 16 yards to check POA/POI. This pattern regimen has always worked for me.
I also polish my barrels, even chrome lined. I know that some say don't polish a chrome line barrel but I have done it with much success. Patterns don't lie. Brownell's even sells a chrome line barrel polisher. Works for me. I really like the flex hone kit as far as polishing goes. It has not been my experience that "a dirty barrel shoots just as good". Even though there days I rarely count the "10". I just want great patterns.
Have a good one and May God bless, Bo
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