Today I went and shot HEVI-13 1 5/8 oz #6s...
I got 188 in the pre-drawn 12 inch circle, which was also close enough to my tightest part of the pattern to use this circle instead of drawing a 10. I had to shoot 2 shells, and on this I had to compensate because my pattern was to the left and my sights are all the way to the left. Here's the picture, with 47 in the bird above the 12 inch line, I didn't bother counting below.
(http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv154/nharper6437/0404111503-001.jpg)
Weather was around 35 degrees.
Definatly kill em..But I'd fix my sights so there is no compensiation. :anim_25:
This is a taped 40 yards Tennturkey1 :icon_thumright:.
TrackeySauresRex, I hope to find the funds this year to upgrade my sights, but I dont think that is going to happen
Quote from: TrackeySauresRex on April 04, 2011, 03:30:39 PM
Definatly kill em..But I'd fix my sights so there is no compensiation. :anim_25:
the only way to fix your windage problem may be with a scope or red dot if you have maxed out adjustable sites. you may also try other shells as different loads may have different points of impact. Some say Hevi13 is known for changing POI.
most guys agree that +/- 100 pellets in a 10" circle is a fine hunting pattern. that means you should not shoot over the distance it takes to get those results.
you look good to go as long as you remember to compensate for the POI.
if you have more questions post in the shooting section as more qualified guys may take notice.
good luck!
It wouldn't bother me to hunt with it.
This pattern is a great improvement from the winchesters, and I'm hoping by next year I can get a red dot on it... This year though, I think I'll be crossing my fingers and compensating..
and I think it's both my choke and the shells, because with the remington magnum premiers the pattern centered with my sights all the way to the left.
Now that I'm happy with my pattern, I have to wait another month! :fire:
I would take it. Looks fine to me.
I would nt hesitate to hunt with it. I would, however, get it to shoot where I aimed it. One way or another. :you_rock:
Quote from: Hognutz on April 04, 2011, 05:30:29 PM
I would nt hesitate to hunt with it. I would, however, get it to shoot where I aimed it. One way or another. :you_rock:
I will see what I can do and see if I can mount a red dot... But I'm not sure that will happen this season... It will happen before next though... :icon_thumright:.
Red dot users.. Do you leave the sights on the whole hunt?
Quote from: new2turkey on April 04, 2011, 05:33:49 PM
Quote from: Hognutz on April 04, 2011, 05:30:29 PM
I would nt hesitate to hunt with it. I would, however, get it to shoot where I aimed it. One way or another. :you_rock:
I will see what I can do and see if I can mount a red dot... But I'm not sure that will happen this season... It will happen before next though... :icon_thumright:.
Red dot users.. Do you leave the sights on the whole hunt?
I turn mine on when i hop out my truck. I alsso always keep an extra battery in my vest.
Quote from: mossybird on April 04, 2011, 05:40:23 PM
Quote from: new2turkey on April 04, 2011, 05:33:49 PM
Quote from: Hognutz on April 04, 2011, 05:30:29 PM
I would nt hesitate to hunt with it. I would, however, get it to shoot where I aimed it. One way or another. :you_rock:
I will see what I can do and see if I can mount a red dot... But I'm not sure that will happen this season... It will happen before next though... :icon_thumright:.
Red dot users.. Do you leave the sights on the whole hunt?
I turn mine on when i hop out my truck. I alsso always keep an extra battery in my vest.
How often do your batteries last?
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Quote from: new2turkey on April 04, 2011, 05:42:21 PM
Quote from: mossybird on April 04, 2011, 05:40:23 PM
Quote from: new2turkey on April 04, 2011, 05:33:49 PM
Quote from: Hognutz on April 04, 2011, 05:30:29 PM
I would nt hesitate to hunt with it. I would, however, get it to shoot where I aimed it. One way or another. :you_rock:
I will see what I can do and see if I can mount a red dot... But I'm not sure that will happen this season... It will happen before next though... :icon_thumright:.
Red dot users.. Do you leave the sights on the whole hunt?
I turn mine on when i hop out my truck. I alsso always keep an extra battery in my vest.
How often do your batteries last?
A VERY long time. I did an experiment and they lasted for 22 hours . I was using Energizer batteries
If that don't kill em he can't be killed. :lol:
Looks fine to me.
I'd hunt with it.
Awesome guys, thanks for all of the feedback.
I can't wait for hunting season... Taking my hunter's safety tomoro.
If your pattern is to the left shouldnt you move your rear right to the right ?
My pattern is to the right. So I need to move the rear sights to the left.
I'd shoot that all day long. What are the current sights (brand/make) you are using?
God Bless,
David B.
Quote from: BOFF on April 04, 2011, 07:38:18 PM
I'd shoot that all day long. What are the current sights (brand/make) you are using?
God Bless,
David B.
HiViz TriViz sights.
I like them alot, it helps me focus more on my target and not my sights. There was also some wind that I thought of after the fact blowing from left to right, which may have thrown my pattern off.
The rear site moves? I thought it was fixed?
God Bless,
David B.
looks like a dead bird to me
Quote from: BOFF on April 04, 2011, 07:52:48 PM
The rear site moves? I thought it was fixed?
God Bless,
David B.
The base is fixed, but the two points in the rear sight move left and right, and the front sight comes with numerous inserts of different heights to raise or lower the POA
Quote from: tennturkey1 on April 04, 2011, 03:29:11 PM
Pattern looks fine to me. The range is not mentioned but if it is 30+ yards the answer is yes. It is under 30 yards I would say maybe with future range testing. Dead bird at what ever range you tested. I shoot heavy 13 #6s and they are deadly at 50+ yards with my SBE II Benelli with 665 Indian Creek Choke. Good Luck Hunting! God's Speed!
Ronnie
:agreed:
Quote from: guesswho on April 04, 2011, 03:46:08 PM
It wouldn't bother me to hunt with it.
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Yep..I would for sure. Go get 'em............................... :anim_25:
Looks good to me!
In the heat of the moment, you may forget to compensate for the point of impact. I'd top that gun with a scope of some kind or adjustable fiber optic sights. You need to have that thing on the money, lest you forget to compensate when Mr. Big comes strutting in. Pattern looks good though!!
Quote from: RutnNStrutn on April 04, 2011, 10:55:05 PM
In the heat of the moment, you may forget to compensate for the point of impact. I'd top that gun with a scope of some kind or adjustable fiber optic sights. You need to have that thing on the money, lest you forget to compensate when Mr. Big comes strutting in. Pattern looks good though!!
I agree about forgetting to compensate, but I checked the pattern when I fired aimed dead on another target and it was a dead bird :icon_thumright:.
I don't think I'm going to be able to afford a red dot this year, but I think I will be able to afford one for next year!
Over the years, I've picked up two Tasco red dots off ebay for around $40 each, so if you have some time, you might find a deal.
Also, regarding that leaving the red dot on....... Well, I normally don't, usually just switch it on when I set up on a bird. In Alabama a couple of weeks ago, a bird walked in on me unannounced, and unexpected. You guessed it, when I brought the gun up, no red dot. Bird took off before I could fumble and get it switched on. Could have used the bead sight, which, on mine I can just see under the mount, but I didn't think quickly enough. I suspect I'll be leaving mine on all the time now. Neill
Quote from: Neill_Prater on April 04, 2011, 11:35:41 PM
Over the years, I've picked up two Tasco red dots off ebay for around $40 each, so if you have some time, you might find a deal.
Also, regarding that leaving the red dot on....... Well, I normally don't, usually just switch it on when I set up on a bird. In Alabama a couple of weeks ago, a bird walked in on me unannounced, and unexpected. You guessed it, when I brought the gun up, no red dot. Bird took off before I could fumble and get it switched on. Could have used the bead sight, which, on mine I can just see under the mount, but I didn't think quickly enough. I suspect I'll be leaving mine on all the time now. Neill
Thanks for the advice Neill!