I was wondering has anyone had pattern problems with Winchester shells? I missed a bird today and I feel even when patterning the screen isn't what it used to be. I want to switch to extended range or hevishot shot but they are so expensive. I'm shooting a Remington 870 with 3.5 inch shells .
I have never had any problems. I also have not shot any new ones in a while.
I killed a ton of birds with em. One of the best factory lead loads there is. One downside is they kick like a dickens!
I shoot the Winchester 3 1/2" 2oz #6 XRHD and these shells are unbelievable in how hard they knock a bird off his feet. They just flat out knock the dog snot out of em!
Never.
Best ammo out there in lead
Ive never had an issue with win shells. I have had issues when patterning with dirty barrels though. You might consider polishing the barrel if its had a lot of rounds through it. Provided you dont have a chrome lined barrel.
Quote from: Bclarke on April 18, 2012, 06:44:22 PM
I was wondering has anyone had pattern problems with Winchester shells? I missed a bird today and I feel even when patterning the screen isn't what it used to be. I want to switch to extended range or hevishot shot but they are so expensive. I'm shooting a Remington 870 with 3.5 inch shells .
Just a few recommendations than might help some. I would "deep clean" both your barrel and your choke tube. I'd make sure the magazine cap is really tight. I recommend hand tight and then, using some patted pliers, tighten it 3-4 more clicks.
If you're shooting the HV shells, the 3.5" version is really punishing and can cause a flinch. Most of us never realize that we've developed a flinch but it can and does happen to most shooters at one time or another.
You may want to try the 3" shell, just to see if that helps. It will do everything that you need done and has a bit less recoil.
Good luck with the rest of your season.
Thanks,
Clark
Never had an issue, except bruised shoulders :toothy12: Best lead turkey loads you can buy
i have a list of problems with winchester shells over the years..
1- sore back. they have caused my back to be sore more than once from carrying out gobblers.
2-sore shoulder. from shooting gobblers
3-season over to soon. from shooting good and killing my gobblers
4-trying to find people to take hunting. because i was tagged out
other than these nope no problems.
Quote from: turkey_slayer on April 18, 2012, 07:18:53 PM
I killed a ton of birds with em. One of the best factory lead loads there is. One downside is they kick like a dickens!
Man, If you think these kick stay away from 2 1/4 once loads.
Quote from: Gooserbat on April 19, 2012, 01:15:21 PM
Quote from: turkey_slayer on April 18, 2012, 07:18:53 PM
I killed a ton of birds with em. One of the best factory lead loads there is. One downside is they kick like a dickens!
Man, If you think these kick stay away from 2 1/4 once loads.
IMO the 3.5" HV recoil harder than the XX 2 1/4 oz. loads. The extra velocity really adds to the recoil!
^^^I agree, recoil may be similar in ft lbs, but the HV shells are a much faster sharper jab than the xx's. Lead sled almost mandatory when patterning
The 3.5" 2oz HV shells kick much harsher than the 3.5" 2.25oz loads.
The 2.25oz loads feel like you have been shoved by a jovial sasquatch. The 2oz HV loads feel like you have been round house kicked by a Chuck Norris trained sasquatch that is having a bad day.
Kick? What Kick? Oh Yeah, I have a recoil reducing Knoxx Stock on my 870. I notice zero kick with the shell or any other shell.
Speed Kills!!!
simply the best lead out there,besides Federal
Very pleased with mine. Awsome shells.
Quote from: surehuntsalot on April 20, 2012, 09:33:11 PM
simply the best lead out there,besides Federal
This. :icon_thumright: