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Turkey Guns & Shooting => 20 Gauge Turkey Guns => Topic started by: BOFF on February 11, 2012, 04:14:43 PM

Title: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam Update video 03.03.12
Post by: BOFF on February 11, 2012, 04:14:43 PM
Getting daughter's gun set up.

Factory X Full choke .575 Hevi 3" #7s

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/BOFF/Mossberg%20500%20Super%20Bantam/4d12cfcf.jpg)


Aiming at the bottom masking tape.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/BOFF/Mossberg%20500%20Super%20Bantam/a1dbcd5b.jpg)



132 in 10" circle 36 of my steps
173 in 20" circle

52 degrees, 2-3 mph wind.
Barrel has not been touched at all. Only the second shot from the box new.
Will be adding a holo sight, probably going to try another choke.


God Bless,
David B.

Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam
Post by: Luke95 on February 11, 2012, 04:30:42 PM
Not to bad for the choke
If I may I would suggest Sumtoy He did well by me and my choke puts 105 Lead 5's in the ten at 40 :)
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam
Post by: chatterbox on February 11, 2012, 04:34:29 PM
I agree. Right out of the box, that is impressive.
You add a quality aftermarket choke, and that little gun is gonna take right off!
William at SumToy has done alot of work with the 20 gauge guns. That would be where I would start.
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam
Post by: surehuntsalot on February 11, 2012, 09:21:49 PM
very nice,I like it
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam
Post by: hookedspur on February 11, 2012, 10:41:47 PM
David I think the youngster will do just fine with that pattern just as she is.
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam
Post by: BOFF on February 11, 2012, 11:04:52 PM
Quote from: hookedspur on February 11, 2012, 10:41:47 PM
David I think the youngster will do just fine with that pattern just as she is.

I think so as well.

36 of my steps is the furthest, I'm comfortable with her shooting, as my steps are usually dead on for yards.

I'm expecting the shot to be 25 yards and in with decoys and blind, as I want to film her first bird.

I'd rather have more of an open shot pattern for her.

Just need to get a holo sight for her, and sight it in.   :toothy9:

God Bless,
David B.

Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam
Post by: hookedspur on February 11, 2012, 11:23:13 PM
Right on track, is she on our team ?  :anim_25:
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam
Post by: BOFF on February 11, 2012, 11:35:17 PM
Quote from: hookedspur on February 11, 2012, 11:23:13 PM
Right on track, is she on our team ?  :anim_25:

Only as a cheerleader.


God Bless,
David B.
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam
Post by: R AJ on February 12, 2012, 09:14:39 AM
Quote from: BOFF on February 11, 2012, 11:04:52 PM
Quote from: hookedspur on February 11, 2012, 10:41:47 PM
David I think the youngster will do just fine with that pattern just as she is.

I think so as well.

36 of my steps is the furthest, I'm comfortable with her shooting, as my steps are usually dead on for yards.

I'm expecting the shot to be 25 yards and in with decoys and blind, as I want to film her first bird.

As you know, all she has to do is draw a finer bead with the front sight in order to bring that pattern dead center at the POA. Good luck to you and the daughter .
I'd rather have more of an open shot pattern for her.

Just need to get a holo sight for her, and sight it in.   :toothy9:

God Bless,
David B.


Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam
Post by: BOFF on February 12, 2012, 03:18:42 PM
Quote from: RAJ on February 12, 2012, 09:14:39 AM
Quote from: BOFF on February 11, 2012, 11:04:52 PM
Quote from: hookedspur on February 11, 2012, 10:41:47 PM
David I think the youngster will do just fine with that pattern just as she is.

I think so as well.

36 of my steps is the furthest, I'm comfortable with her shooting, as my steps are usually dead on for yards.

I'm expecting the shot to be 25 yards and in with decoys and blind, as I want to film her first bird.

I'd rather have more of an open shot pattern for her.

Just need to get a holo sight for her, and sight it in.   :toothy9:

God Bless,
David B.



As you know, all she has to do is draw a finer bead with the front sight in order to bring that pattern dead center at the POA. Good luck to you and the daughter .


Aughh, No, a finer bead will move the POI even higher than what it is.  ;)






God Bless,
David B.
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam
Post by: OtsdawaRidgeRunner on February 22, 2012, 03:22:08 PM
Just talked to Mr. Lambert at SUMTOY today and bought the new Bad Boy choke for my Son's Mossberg 500 super Bantam and it's specifically for the Federal HW #7's.  We discussed the whole pellets at 40 yards in a 10" circle and said that this specific choke he is making me will produce an excellent even pattern at 40-45 yards.  I care more knowing that at 40-45 yards that bird is going to take a dirt nap.  I can't wait to get this choke and get shooting it!

This is what they recommend for the choke he is making me:   http://www.federalpremium.com/products/details/shotshell.aspx?id=837
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam Update pattern 2.27.12
Post by: BOFF on February 27, 2012, 10:35:16 PM

Well went ahead and ordered a Burris FF II. I'm very impressed!!!! Sighted it in.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/BOFF/Mossberg%20500%20Super%20Bantam/52b848e5.jpg)



30 yards measured. Factory (flush) X-full choke, 3" Hevi Shot #7s, 57 degrees, minimal wind, aiming at masking tape.
155 in 10 inch; 129 in 20 inch

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/BOFF/Mossberg%20500%20Super%20Bantam/47847702.jpg)


God Bless,
David B.
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam Update pattern 2.27.12
Post by: devin4484 on February 28, 2012, 08:08:44 PM
Heck ya thats looking good.  One awesome setup too.  I've been contimplating ordering that exact gun for my wife to use
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam Update pattern 2.27.12
Post by: Jbux44 on February 28, 2012, 09:08:55 PM
Looks good. That would definitely do the job.
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam Update pattern 2.27.12
Post by: chatterbox on March 04, 2012, 06:17:25 AM
Awsome David! Glad to see that Picatinny rail has been put to VERY good use! :icon_thumright:
Best of luck to you and your little girl on youth weekend! Take lots of pics!
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam Update pattern 2.27.12
Post by: hookedspur on March 04, 2012, 08:29:11 AM
Oh yea Brother ,that will get the job done ,Tell her the team is pulling for her.  :anim_25:
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam Update pattern 2.27.12
Post by: BOFF on March 04, 2012, 08:32:39 AM
Thanks gentlemen,

We actually shot the gun yesterday evening for the first time, and videoed it.

Will have to see about posting up later.

Gotta get to church!!

God Bless,
David B.
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam Update video 3.03.12
Post by: BOFF on March 04, 2012, 10:55:04 PM
Here's some video of her shooting the gun at 30 yards:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trSesMKG5yM


Video 1 of 12 yard shot :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lewjjusygvI

Video continued of 12 yard shot:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ5AVZug4Mc


God Bless,
David B.
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam Update video 03.03.12
Post by: OtsdawaRidgeRunner on March 05, 2012, 07:54:35 PM
Good deal right there! 
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam Update video 03.03.12
Post by: OntGobbler on March 20, 2012, 02:40:40 PM
BOFF, what scope mount did you use on the gun? I bought one for my son, and am looking to scope it. The weaver chart says a #417M. Is that the same as you used ?
Bill
Title: Re: Mossberg 500 Super Bantam Update video 03.03.12
Post by: BOFF on March 21, 2012, 02:00:14 PM
Bill,

I used a UTG Picatinny mount, I bought from chatterbox.

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab191/nhroadrider/008-1.jpg)

God Bless,
David B.



Quote from: OntGobbler on March 20, 2012, 02:40:40 PM
BOFF, what scope mount did you use on the gun? I bought one for my son, and am looking to scope it. The weaver chart says a #417M. Is that the same as you used ?
Bill