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Turkey Guns & Shooting => TSS patterns etc.. => Topic started by: RAU on April 30, 2025, 08:40:27 AM

Title: Do I really need to pattern new shells with straight 9s when 7s do this?
Post by: RAU on April 30, 2025, 08:40:27 AM
Hi guys, title says it all.  I picked up a new box of 3 1/2" Federal TSS straight 9s.  I don't want to waste a $16 shell if I don't have to when my 835 and Carlson choke does this with same shell loaded with straight 7s at 43 long paces. What do y'all think?
Title: Re: Do I really need to pattern new shells with straight 9s when 7s do this?
Post by: Spring Creek Calls on May 01, 2025, 06:44:27 AM
There's only one way to know for sure.
Title: Re: Do I really need to pattern new shells with straight 9s when 7s do this?
Post by: Penguin907 on May 01, 2025, 07:17:44 AM
Probably not it's TSS. Hard to miss with shot that small.
Title: Re: Do I really need to pattern new shells with straight 9s when 7s do this?
Post by: Bowguy on May 01, 2025, 12:31:53 PM
Easy answer is yes.
I pattern straight 7.5s and 9s. They fly straight but the 7.5 is a little lower. This was off a rest.
Title: Re: Do I really need to pattern new shells with straight 9s when 7s do this?
Post by: RAU on May 07, 2025, 10:04:08 AM
Thanks for the replies. I guess I'll burn a shell and be certain as much as I don't want to
Title: Re: Do I really need to pattern new shells with straight 9s when 7s do this?
Post by: BandedSpur on May 08, 2025, 06:52:07 AM
If you can't afford to pattern your gun with it, you can't afford to hunt with that ammo IMO.
Title: Re: Do I really need to pattern new shells with straight 9s when 7s do this?
Post by: zelmo1 on May 09, 2025, 11:23:10 AM
PLease do, the result may not be the same. Z
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